[Effects of microencapsulated and heme iron supplementation on the recovery of hemoglobin levels in iron-depleted rats].

Introduction: one of the causes of nutritional anemia is that the amount of iron absorbed is insufficient to meet the body's needs. Objective: to determine the effects of microencapsulated and heminic iron supplementation to increase hemoglobin levels and body weight in iron-depleted rats. Methods: a randomized experimental study was designed.