People with low levels of iron in the blood have a higher risk of dangerous blood clots. Low iron levels are strongly associated with higher levels of factor VIII, a blood protein which promotes normal clotting. High levels of factor VIII in the blood are a strong risk factor for blood clots. Iron may regulate factor VIII and insufficient levels of iron could let factor VIII exceed the necessary and healthy levels.
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Low Iron Levels in Blood Raises Blood Clot Risk
People with low levels of iron in the blood have a higher risk of dangerous blood clots. Low iron levels are strongly associated with higher levels of factor VIII, a blood protein which promotes normal clotting. High levels of factor VIII in the blood are a strong risk factor for blood clots. Iron may regulate factor VIII and insufficient levels of iron could let factor VIII exceed the necessary and healthy levels.
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