[Rational iron therapy].
After a short outline of internal iron metabolism, some principles of iron absorption, and especially the difference between heme and non-heme iron absorption and some food interactions, are presented. Particular emphasis is placed on absorption, since in most cases of iron deficiency oral substitution is the rational therapy of choice. Finally, noninvasive methods indicating increased iron demand are recalled, and recommendations as to the type, dose, duration and evaluation of oral substitution therapy are made.
Medizinische Universitätsklinik, Inselspital, Bern.
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Rosenmund
D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007408:Intestinal Absorption; D007501:Iron / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009751:Nutritional Requirements
D007501:Iron
Rationale Eisentherapie.