Iron absorption from beans with different contents of iron, evaluated by stable isotopes.

Background: The introduction of biofortified foods such as beans with higher iron content may be a useful tool in preventing iron deficiency. The biofortification aims to reach the root of the problem of malnutrition, targets the neediest population, uses embedded distribution mechanisms, is scientifically feasible and effective in terms of cost, and complements other ongoing interventions to control micronutrient deficiency. However, to ensure effectiveness, measurement of the absorption of minerals is essential.

A new family home approach to controlling iron deficiency anemia in all ages in less-developed and developing countries using iron-fortified water.

Nutritional iron deficiency anemia is considered the main public health problem of poor less-developed and developing countries. The World Health Organization has estimated that 1.5-2.

Assessment of drinking water fortification with iron plus ascorbic Acid or ascorbic Acid alone in daycare centers as a strategy to control iron-deficiency anemia and iron deficiency: a randomized blind clinical study.

Objective: Assess drinking water fortification with iron and/or ascorbic acid as a strategy to control iron-deficiency anemia and iron deficiency.

Methods: Randomized blind clinical study, fortifying drinking water to 153 pre-school children during 3 months, with iron and ascorbic acid (A), ascorbic acid (B) or plain water (C). Hemoglobin (Hb), mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and ferritin were measured.

Iron (FeSo4) bioavailability in obese subjects submitted to bariatric surgery.

Background: Iron bioavailability in obese subjects after the ingestion of a nutritional supplement was the aim of this work.

Methods: Fourteen persons were studied before and after bariatric surgery after the ingestion of a nutritional formulation containing 25 mg iron, 25 g fiber and 800 mg calcium.

Results: The following ferremia values (median and minimum--maximum) were obtained before and after bariatric surgery, respectively: Fasting, 105 (70 - 364) μg/dL and 198 (38 - 617) μg/dL; 1 hour, 103 (63 - 305) μg/dL and 160 (11 - 207) μg/dL; 2 hours, 103 (62 - 150) μg/dL and 141 (10 - 412) μg/dL; 3 hours.

Bioavailability of iron measurement in two nutrients multiple solutions by in vitro and in vivo;a comparative methodology between methods.

Objectives: The bioavailability of dietary iron present in a nutritional formulation may be evaluated by in vitro and in vivo methods since they provide for a cohesive line study and provided in the literature. The aim of this study was to evaluate the bioavailability of iron targeting a comparative analysis of two nutritional supplement formulations (A and B).

Methods: For this study were using in vitro and in vivo methods, both described in the literature for availability of iron in an enteral feeding after ingestion supplement nutrition with much nutrients.

Iron-Fortified Drinking Water Studies for the Prevention of Children's Anemia in Developing Countries.

Anemia and iron deficiency should receive special attention considering their high prevalence and serious consequences. For prevention, globally it is recommended to increase dietary iron intake, iron fortification of industrialized foods, and medical iron supplementation. Food fortification for the prevention of iron deficiency in developing countries should consider carriers locally available and consumed daily, requiring limited infrastructure and technology.

Ingestion of ferrous sulfate increases ferremia in patients with short bowel syndrome.

Objective: Because short bowel syndrome is associated with iron deficiency, the objective of the present study was to monitor ferremia after the ingestion of different iron compounds and doses in enterectomized patients.

Methods: This was a randomized, double-blind, cross-over study conducted in 13 patients of both sexes in the metabolic unit of Hospital das Clínicas de Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto-Universídade de São Paulo and was divided into two stages. Three different iron compounds, ferrous sulfate (FS), sodium iron ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid (EDTA), and dehydrated cell fraction (DCF), were studied.

Fortification of drinking water to control iron-deficiency anemia in preschool children.

Background: Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common type of micronutrient malnutrition in the world. Its etiology and control are well understood, but the problem persists and is increasing in some developing countries. Iron fortification of mass-consumption foods is considered one of the most viable approaches to deliver bioavailable iron to the population.

Effect of fortification of drinking water with iron plus ascorbic acid or with ascorbic acid alone on hemoglobin values and anthropometric indicators in preschool children in day-care centers in Southeast Brazil.

Background: Iron-deficiency anemia currently is the most frequently occurring nutritional disorder world-wide. Previous Brazilian studies have demonstrated that drinking water fortified with iron and ascorbic acid is an adequate vehicle for improving the iron supply for children frequenting day-care centers.

Objective: The objective of this study was to clarify the role of ascorbic acid as a vehicle for improving iron intake in children in day-care centers in Brazil.

Effect of a rice bran fiber diet on serum glucose levels of diabetic patients in Brazil.

Eleven diabetic patients: 5, type 1 and 6, type 2 received a low-fiber diet (I) during 1 week and during the next 7 days the same diet, enriched with 40 g of fiber (30.6% insoluble and 11.7% soluble components) from rice bran (II) per day.

Factors associated with iron deficiency anemia in Brazilian preschool children.

Objective: To examine the determining factors of anemia and iron deficiency in children attending two day care centers in the town of Pontal, southeast of Brazil.

Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted in 192 children aged 12 to 72 months. Personal data (age, sex, use of medicinal iron supplements, duration of breast-feeding, type of delivery, prenatal care, weight, and height), and socioeconomic data (number of co-inhabitants, parental schooling, and per capita family income) were obtained and evaluated together with hemoglobin, serum transferrin receptor, ferritin, and iron deficiency anemia.

Domestic drinking water--an effective way to prevent anemia among low socioeconomic families in Brazil.

Iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia are common in the developing world. We evaluated the feasibility of iron fortification of domestic drinking water to prevent and control iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia. Twenty-one families representing 88 persons, including children, were selected to participate in this study.