Forty neonate calves were used in this study. The animals were divided into two treatment (n = 20) andcontrol (n = 20) groups. In the treatment group, oral iron as ferrous sulphate was supplemented to each calf atthe dose of 150 mg/day for 28 days, from the birthday. Blood sampling was taken from jugular veinimmediately after birth and on days 7, 14, 21 and 28 after birth. Significant differenc...

Spatone Iron-Plus is a naturally occurring mineral water from Trefriw Wells Spa in Conwy County, North Wales, UK. It contains approximately 0.20 mg of iron per millilitre as ferrous sulphate and has been shown to provide iron in a highly bio-available form. A 24 ml sachet contains approximately 5 mg of iron. Iron deficiency is common in the obstetric population. However, compliance with traditi...

Phospholipids (PLs) are the important components of cell membrane of all living organisms. The PL or the cell membrane of the bacteria are the least studied subject as it involves large quantities of material and few methods to assay. The novel study was designed to understand if the cell membrane remains same or it changes during different conditions. The bacteria, Acidithiobacillus ferrooxida...

The objective of this work was to evaluate the bioavailability of heme iron added to biscuit filling. It comprised two stages: first, the development of the heme iron enriched biscuit filling; second, the evaluation of the bioavailability of the mineral in fattening piglets. Two groups were selected randomly and fed: a) Low iron feed and biscuits with heme iron supplemented filling; b) Normal f...

differential diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia and beta-thalassemia, two common causes of anemia, affects the treatment in pregnant women. to help the diagnosis, we have tried to asses the pure effect of gestation on diagnostic criteria, eliminating iron and folate deficiency. in a prospective study, 46 thalassemic women were given ferrous sulphate tablets and folate. some indices, cbc and hb...

The objective of this study was to encapsulate iron in nanocarriers formulated with ascorbyl palmitate and 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine polyethylene glycol (DSPE-PEG) for oral delivery. Blank and iron (Fe) loaded nanocarriers were prepared by a modified thin film method using ascorbyl palmitate and DSPE-PEG. Surface charge of the nanocarriers was modified by the inclusion of ...

Iron (Fe) deficiency is a major human health concern in areas of the world in which diets are often Fe deficient. In the current study, we aimed to identify appropriate methods and optimal dosage for Fe fortification of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) dal with FeSO₄·7H₂O (ferrous sulphate hepta-hydrate), NaFeEDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid iron (III) sodium salt) and FeSO₄·H₂O (ferrous sul...

BACKGROUND Though pregnant women in Ghana routinely receive iron and folic acid supplements, the prevalence of anaemia continues to be as high as 70%. OBJECTIVE To determine the impact of zinc deficiency on iron status indicators in pregnant women. DESIGN A double-blind, randomized controlled trial (RCT) of joint iron and zinc supplementation. SETTING The study was conducted in the Upper ...