Vitamin B12 and folate levels increase during treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in young adult woman
Published Oct 1, 2015 · Á. Remacha, I. Wright, M. Fernández-Jiménez
International Journal of Laboratory Hematology
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Abstract
The relationship between iron deficiency and vitamin B12 and folate was recognized several decades ago. Combined deficiency is important in clinical practice owing to its relationship with malabsorption syndromes. By contrast, iron deficiency and low levels of serum vitamin B12 with normal metabolic markers were often found mostly in young adults. In this work, vitamin B12/folate changes were investigated during treatment of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) with pharmacological iron in young adult women.
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Key takeawayVitamin B12 and folate levels increase during treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in young adult women, indicating a positive relationship between iron deficiency and vitamin B12 and folate levels.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.