Parameters derived from serum iron curves and used as indicators of iron absorption
| Area under the serum curve (AUC0–4) | Maximum increase in serum iron (Δ iron max) | % recovery of iron at peak (max) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *All values are mean (SEM), n = 14. | |||
| Before PPI | 2145 (374)* | 13.6 (2.4) μmol/l | 20.5 (3.2) |
| During PPI | 1059 (219) | 6.1 (1.2) μmol/l | 11.0 (2.0) |
| p value | <0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 |