Iron Measures in First-Degree Relatives of Index Subjects Compared With Other Subjects
| Measure . | First-Degree Relatives (n = 108) . | Other Research Subjects (n = 222) . | P . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transferrin saturation (%, mean ± SE) | 44 ± 2 | 40 ± 1 | .067 |
| Unsaturated iron binding capacity (μg/dL, mean ± SE) | 170 ± 6 | 184 ± 4 | .066 |
| Ferritin (μg/L, geometric mean and SE range) | 220 (199-243) | 148 (137-158) | .001 |
| Ferritin to AST ratio (μg/IU, geometric mean and SE range) | 6.1 (5.5-6.8) | 4.03-150 (3.7-4.3) | .001 |
| Measure . | First-Degree Relatives (n = 108) . | Other Research Subjects (n = 222) . | P . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transferrin saturation (%, mean ± SE) | 44 ± 2 | 40 ± 1 | .067 |
| Unsaturated iron binding capacity (μg/dL, mean ± SE) | 170 ± 6 | 184 ± 4 | .066 |
| Ferritin (μg/L, geometric mean and SE range) | 220 (199-243) | 148 (137-158) | .001 |
| Ferritin to AST ratio (μg/IU, geometric mean and SE range) | 6.1 (5.5-6.8) | 4.03-150 (3.7-4.3) | .001 |
The analysis is adjusted for age, sex, and estimated lifetime traditional beer consumption.
n = 221.