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James H Swain1, Logan D Glosser2
1Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
Nutrients
|December 17, 2024
Summary
Heme iron powder effectively increased hemoglobin in anemic rats. Higher concentrations of this iron fortificant resolved anemia, demonstrating its nutritional efficacy for iron deficiency anemia treatment.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Biochemistry
- Animal Models
Background:
- Iron deficiency anemia is a global health concern.
- Iron-fortified foods are crucial for anemia prevention.
- The efficacy of heme iron fortificants requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the nutritional efficacy of a porcine-derived heme iron powder (HIP).
- To determine the hemoglobin regeneration efficiency (HRE) of HIP in anemic rats.
Main Methods:
- Anemic rats were fed diets with varying concentrations of HIP (12-48 mg/kg) for 14 days.
- Hemoglobin regeneration efficiency (HRE) was calculated.
- Control groups received a diet with no added iron.
Main Results:
- Heme iron powder (HIP) increased hemoglobin levels in all tested concentrations.
- The 12 mg/kg HIP diet showed the highest HRE ratio.
- HIP at 36 and 48 mg/kg successfully corrected anemia by restoring hemoglobin levels.
Conclusions:
- Porcine-derived heme iron powder effectively increases hemoglobin.
- Higher dietary concentrations of HIP are capable of resolving iron deficiency anemia.
- HIP shows promise as a nutritional intervention for anemia.
