Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis January 2015 PMID 25439662

Dietary intake of heme iron and risk of cardiovascular disease: a dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.

X Fang, P An, H Wang, X Wang, X Shen, X Li, J Min, S Liu, F Wang

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Peak: 2 in Mar 2019
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall discussions reflect agreement with the study's conclusions, as seen in posts emphasizing the increased risk associated with heme iron and suggesting dietary modifications, such as 'Chose wisely' and references to public health strategies. The tone suggests recognition of the importance of the findings, reinforced by mentions of large sample sizes and specific emphasis on the potential health impacts.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings that heme iron intake is linked to increased cardiovascular risk, showing a consensus or acceptance of the results.

InterestModerate interest

Posts demonstrate moderate interest by highlighting the health implications, with some explicitly mentioning dietary choices and potential public health recommendations.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many comments delve into details like the strength of the correlation, the specificity of heme iron, and its comparison to non-heme iron, indicating in-depth engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions focus on how these findings could influence dietary habits, public health policies, and personal decisions, suggesting a significant impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This meta-analysis studied the relationship between different types of dietary iron and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), focusing mainly on heme iron, which is found in animal foods like red meat.
  • It found that higher heme iron intake is significantly linked to an increased risk of CVD, with the risk rising slightly with each additional milligram of heme iron consumed, while no such link was observed for nonheme iron (plant-based iron) or total iron intake.
  • The results suggest that public health strategies should consider limiting heme iron consumption to reduce CVD risk, especially since the association was stronger in certain groups like nonfatal CVD cases and American patients.

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Simon Hill MSc, BSc
@theproof · X

@davidasinclair And heme iron intake is associated with CVD. No association for non-heme and total iron however with cvd. https://t.co/zPOK4luQEQ.

Jul 9, 2022 · 2 likes · 34,355 followers View post →
Simon Hill MSc, BSc
@theproof · X

@zoeharcombe Heme iron nutrient density... hmm no thanks! https://t.co/NY9GhhNSFa

Jul 9, 2020 · 34,355 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @IanYeo: An analysis of 13 studies finds heme iron (but not non-heme iron) intake associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease…

Mar 8, 2019 · 1 share · 6,701 followers View post →
Foolproof Mastery
@FoolproofMaster · X

@tpcfi @drmatthewnagra Other compounds in meat may also be worth considering, such as heme iron https://t.co/SIXBPZKrFN

May 3, 2024 · 1,177 followers View post →
TheTestosteroneTriad
@TestosteroneTri · X

Heme Iron. Higher dietary intake of heme iron is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Chose wisely. Source: https://t.co/RAKoARWItQ

Jun 21, 2020 · 513 followers View post →
Comunista libertaria | Ⓐ☭
@Anarcacomunista · X

@Papirooooooo @huronenfadao Por favor... https://t.co/kP3YpEZLV0

Aug 22, 2025 · 419 followers View post →

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Comunista libertaria | Ⓐ☭
@Anarcacomunista · X

@Papirooooooo @huronenfadao Por favor... https://t.co/kP3YpEZLV0

Aug 22, 2025 · 419 followers View post →
Foolproof Mastery
@FoolproofMaster · X

@tpcfi @drmatthewnagra Other compounds in meat may also be worth considering, such as heme iron https://t.co/SIXBPZKrFN

May 3, 2024 · 1,177 followers View post →
Shivam Saini
@ishivamsaini · X

@theliverdr https://t.co/Vkz55uFPDw Isn't heme iron associated with risk of cardiovascular disease?

Sep 26, 2023 · 225 followers View post →
Nutrem
@MxNutrem · X

Más hierro hem y mayor riesgo cardiovascular. Hay indicios de mayor riesgo de cáncer pero, hasta ahora sólo hay evidencia en cáncer colorrectal. https://t.co/6gHGH2nQvG

Mar 3, 2023 · 258 followers View post →
Simon Hill MSc, BSc
@theproof · X

@davidasinclair And heme iron intake is associated with CVD. No association for non-heme and total iron however with cvd. https://t.co/zPOK4luQEQ.

Jul 9, 2022 · 2 likes · 34,355 followers View post →
Chris
@yungains00 · X

@StacyMalibu15 @GreyBecker @NReighmond @CosmicSkeptic https://t.co/U3uZMvqu1b yeah, heme iron sure is essential; 250,000 subjects examined and a strong correlation with cardiovasc. disease found w/ heme iron consumption. No association found for CVD with eating plant iron.

Jul 29, 2020 · 51 followers View post →
Simon Hill MSc, BSc
@theproof · X

@zoeharcombe Heme iron nutrient density... hmm no thanks! https://t.co/NY9GhhNSFa

Jul 9, 2020 · 34,355 followers View post →
TheTestosteroneTriad
@TestosteroneTri · X

Heme Iron. Higher dietary intake of heme iron is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Chose wisely. Source: https://t.co/RAKoARWItQ

Jun 21, 2020 · 513 followers View post →
The Beet Sweats
@the_beet_sweats · X

Dietary intake of heme iron and risk of cardiovascular disease: A dose–response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies https://t.co/KFYBCgV6mo

Dec 23, 2019 · 55 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @IanYeo: An analysis of 13 studies finds heme iron (but not non-heme iron) intake associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease…

Mar 8, 2019 · 1 share · 6,701 followers View post →
Ian W. Yeo
@IanYeo · X

An analysis of 13 studies finds heme iron (but not non-heme iron) intake associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease (https://t.co/smmecQkcuB). The avoidance of heme iron (found in meat) may be one of the key elements of plant-based... https://t.co/8Pu7wuD6f4

Mar 8, 2019 · 1 share · 112 followers View post →