Which Iron Helps in Blood Clotting? The Complex Role of Iron Status
•
4 min read
A 2011 study published in the journal *Thorax* revealed a link between low serum iron levels and an increased risk of blood clots, countering the assumption that iron directly helps in blood clotting. Understanding this complex relationship requires looking beyond simple deficiencies to see how iron status affects coagulation factors and platelets indirectly.
