Hepcidin Status at 2 Months in Infants Fed Breast Milk Compared with Formula.

Introduction: The basis for the superior absorption of iron from breast milk compared with infant formulas is unclear. The hormone hepcidin downregulates dietary iron absorption. Hepcidin production increases with increased body iron status (reflected in serum ferritin levels).

Effect of calcitriol on serum hepcidin in individuals with chronic kidney disease: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Anemia is highly prevalent in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Elevated hepcidin concentrations are an important mediator of disordered iron metabolism, a key mechanism underlying anemia of CKD. Vitamin D was recently shown to reduce serum hepcidin concentrations in healthy individuals.