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Treatment of iron deficiency anaemia with the natural hematinic Carbaodeim
Mugahid Faroug Mohamed Ali1, Mohammed Osman Swar2, Atika Mohamed Osman2
1Aljauda Hospital , Khartoum , Sudan.
Insights
A natural hematinic blend, Carboadeim, effectively treats iron deficiency anaemia in children. This cost-effective treatment, made from carrots, baobab, and godeim, offers a viable alternative to standard iron supplements.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Hematology
- Nutritional Science
- Natural Product Medicine
Background:
- Iron deficiency anaemia is prevalent in children, necessitating accessible and compliant treatment options.
- Treatment modifications based on local resources can improve patient outcomes.
- Traditional and natural remedies are increasingly explored for managing nutritional deficiencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of a natural hematinic blend (Carboadeim) with standard iron and folic acid treatment for paediatric iron deficiency anaemia.
- To evaluate the accessibility and compliance of a locally sourced natural hematinic in a resource-limited setting.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, interventional, controlled, hospital-based study was conducted on children with iron deficiency anaemia.
- Participants were randomized into two groups: one receiving iron syrup plus folic acid (control), and the other receiving Carboadeim (carrots, baobab, Grewia tenax).
- Hematological parameters including complete blood count, reticulocyte count, and serum ferritin were monitored at baseline and at intervals up to 3 months.
Main Results:
- Both groups showed significant improvement in mean hemoglobin levels after 3 months (Carboadeim: 11.67 gm/dL, Control: 11.384 gm/dL).
- Mean serum ferritin levels increased in both groups, with Carboadeim showing a mean of 44.34 ng/ml compared to 75.7 ng/ml in the control group after 3 months.
- Initial mean hemoglobin levels were similar in both groups (Case: 7.38 gm/dL, Control: 7.35 gm/dL).
Conclusions:
- Carboadeim is a naturally available and cost-effective hematinic that demonstrates positive therapeutic response in children with nutritional anaemia.
- The natural blend can be considered as a food supplement and a treatment option for nutritional anaemia in pediatric populations.
- Modifying treatment with locally available resources like Carboadeim can enhance treatment accessibility and compliance.
Abstract:
Iron deficiency anaemia is frequently seen in the paediatric age group. Modifying the treatment options according to the affected area resources will help accessibility and compliance to treatment. Response of children with Iron deficiency anaemia to a natural hematinic (Carboadeim) versus iron syrup plus folic acid treatment was compared in this study. This is a prospective, interventional, controlled, hospital-based study conducted among children with iron deficiency anaemia residing in Hussein Village, Gezira State who attended Giad Hospital. Patients were randomly divided into two groups; the control received iron supplements and folic acid, and the case received a combination of carrots, baobab (Adansonia digitata) and godeim (Grewia tenax) which is known as (Carboadeim). Blood tests were taken for investigations at start of treatment, after 7-10 days, 6 weeks and 3 months. Complete blood count, reticulocyte count and serum ferritin were taken as indicators. The mean haemoglobin level initially in the cases and controls was 7.38 and 7.35 gm/dL, respectively; after three months the mean was 11.67 and 11.384 gm/dL, respectively. The mean serum ferritin in the case and control groups was found to be 10.30 and 10.87 ng/ml, respectively at the start of treatment; and after 3 months they were reported to be 44.34 and 75.7 ng/ml confirming the positive response to treatment by Carboadeim. In conclusion Carboadeim is a naturally available and cost-effective hematinic blend that might be added to the food menu as a supplement as well as a treatment of nutritional anaemia in children.
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