Serum Ferritin Is Associated with Metabolic Syndrome and Red Meat Consumption

Figure 3

Variation of the mean value of serum ferritin concentration with the number of risk factors of metabolic syndrome according to ATPIII panel. ATP definition: waist circumference >102 cm (men); HDL cholesterol <40 mg/dL (men); triglycerides ≥150 mg/dL; blood pressure ≥130/85 mmHg; and fasting plasma glucose ≥100 mg/dL. The mean value of serum ferritin increases significantly with the number of risk factors related to metabolic syndrome (, one-way ANOVA). Results are expressed as means ± standard error (, , and for individuals without, with 1 or 2, and with 3 or more risk factors of metabolic syndrome, resp.).