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Iron state in female adolescents
A Ballin1, M Berar, U Rubinstein
1Institute of Haematology, E. Wolfson Hospital, Holon and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel.
American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
|July 1, 1992
Summary
Iron supplementation improved mood, concentration, and reduced fatigue in adolescent girls. This study highlights the benefits of iron for female adolescents experiencing subjective symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Nutritional Science
- Iron Metabolism
Background:
- Iron deficiency is common in adolescent females.
- Subjective symptoms like fatigue and poor concentration can impact academic performance and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the subjective effects of iron therapy in female adolescents.
- To assess improvements in mood, concentration, and lassitude.
Main Methods:
- A double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
- Participants included 29 adolescent girls (16-17 years) receiving iron syrup and 30 receiving a placebo for 2 months.
- Study conducted in an urban Israeli high school setting.
Main Results:
- Girls receiving iron showed statistically significant improvements in lassitude, school concentration, and mood compared to placebo.
- A majority of girls reporting improvement were initially hypoferremic and became normoferremic.
Conclusions:
- Iron supplementation appears beneficial for female adolescents experiencing subjective symptoms.
- Improvements in mood, concentration, and energy levels suggest a positive response to iron therapy.