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Serum iron, Magnesium, Copper, and Manganese Levels in Alcoholism: A Systematic Review

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Grochowski, Cezary, Blicharska, Eliza, Baj, Jacek, Mierzwińska, Aleksandra, Brzozowska, Karolina, Forma, Alicja, Maciejewski, Ryszard·2019·Molecules

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The aim of this paper was to review recent literature (from 2000 onwards) and summarize the newest findings on fluctuations in the concentration of some essential macro- and microelements in those patients with a history of chronic alcohol abuse. The focus was mainly on four elements which the authors found of particular interest: Iron, magnesium, copper, and manganese. After independently reviewing over 50 articles, the results were consistent with regard to iron and magnesium. On the other hand, data were limited, and in some cases contradictory, as far as copper and manganese were concerned. Iron overload and magnesium deficiency are two common results of an excessive and prolonged consumption of alcohol. An increase in the levels of iron can be seen both in the serum and within the cells, hepatocytes in particular. This is due to a number of factors: Increased ferritin levels, lower hepcidin levels, as well as some fluctuations in the concentration of the TfR receptor for transferrin, among others. Hypomagnesemia is universally observed among those suffering from alcoholism. Again, the causes for this are numerous and include malnutrition, drug abuse, respiratory alkalosis, and gastrointestinal problems, apart from the direct influence of excessive alcohol intake. Unfortunately, studies regarding the levels of both copper and manganese in the case of (alcoholic) liver disease are scarce and often contradictory. Still, the authors have attempted to summarize and give a thorough insight into the literature available, bearing in mind the difficulties involved in the studies. Frequent comorbidities and mutual relationships between the elements in question are just some of the complications in the study of this topic.

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Authors
Grochowski, C., Blicharska, E., Baj, J., Mierzwińska, A., Brzozowska, K., Forma, A., & Maciejewski, R.
Affiliations
Medical University of Lublin (PL)
Corresponding author
Grochowski, Cezary
Venue
Molecules
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2019-04-07
Volume
24
Issue
7
Pages
1361
ISSN
1420-3049 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2931885814
Cited by
98
References
75
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 11 · 2024: 16 · 2023: 13 · 2022: 10 · 2021: 15 · 2020: 22 · 2019: 4
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1.73
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Molecules (publishedVersion, cc-by)
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  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Trace Elements in Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Hematology › Iron Metabolism and Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
Keywords
alcoholism, serum iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, trace elements, iron overload, hypomagnesemia, alcoholic liver disease, ferritin, hepcidin, transferrin receptor, malnutrition, micronutrient deficiency
MeSH terms
Alcoholism, Brain, Copper, Disease Susceptibility, Energy Metabolism, Humans, Iron, Liver, Magnesium, Manganese, Organ Specificity, Biomarkers

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