Serum Uric Acid and Iron Status: Exploring a Complex Interaction in Metabolic Syndrome Patients of Eastern India

Metabolic syndrome is associated with elevated serum levels of iron, ferritin, and uric acid. Iron overload, reflected in elevated serum ferritin, can cause oxidative stress and endothelial damage, thereby predisposing to metabolic and vascular complications. Uric acid, an antioxidant, can rise in an attempt to counter oxidative stress. Metabolic syndrome patients should be periodically assessed for iron profile and uric acid to design suitable treatment protocols for better management of disease progression and alleviation of complications.