[Iron-deficiency anemia in the nursing infant: its elimination with iron-fortified milk].
We evaluated the effect of iron-supplemented milk on 86 healthy infants who were followed from 3 to 12 months of age. Whole milk was supplemented with 15 mg elementary iron as ferrous sulphate and 100 mg ascorbic acid per 100 g powder. 104 infants received the same milk with no supplement and served as control. All iron nutritional parameters were higher in the supplemented group at 9 and 12 months of treatment (p < 0.01). Iron-deficiency anemia was shown in 34% of the control as compared to 0% of the treatment group. The product exhibited excellent tolerance and could therefore be used to eradicate iron-deficiency anemia of the infant.
Hertrampf
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Unidad de Hematología, Universidad de Chile, Santiago.
Olivares
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M
Walter
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T
Pizarro
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F
Heresi
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G
Llaguno
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S
Vega
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V
Cayazzo
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M
Chadud
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P
D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000818:Animals; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002677:Chile / Q000453:epidemiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005527:Food, Fortified; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007225:Infant Food; D007501:Iron / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008892:Milk; D011446:Prospective Studies
D007501:Iron; D001205:Ascorbic Acid
Anemia ferropriva en el lactante: erradicación con leche fortificada con hierro.