Effect of Mixture of Figs, Dates and Currants on Symptomatology and Changes in Haematology and Biochemical Markers of Iron Deficiency Anaemia
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Methodology: This interventional study had supplemented iron from dietary origin i.e biological form of iron from dietary sources using a folklore combination of Figs, Black Currants and Dates fruit, which are considered to be a rich source of iron of biological origin, for the management of children suffering from iron deficiency anaemia of mild to moderate grade.
Results and Conclusions: The trial combination was studied on symptomatology and measured on hematological and biochemical markers of iron deficiency anaemia and it was found to have positive effect with reduction in symptoms, on increasing haemoglobin levels, iron level and ferritin levels in the serum and a marked fall in total iron binding capacity.
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