iron supplement
collocation in Englishmeaningsofironandsupplement
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iron
noun
uk/aɪən/us/aɪrn/
a chemical element that is a common greyish-coloured metal. It is strong, used in making steel, and exists in very small amounts ...
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supplement
noun[C]
uk/ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/us/ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/
something that is added to something else in order to improve it or complete it; ...
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(Definition ofironandsupplementfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Essentially, they were anironsupplement, containing mostly sugar, starch and an iron sulphate.
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Iron is most available to the body when chelated to amino acids and is also available for use as a commonironsupplement.
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A serum ferritin of < 50 mg/l in early pregnancy is an indication for daily iron supplements.
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Women with serum ferritin concentrations of > 80 mg/l are unlikely to require iron supplements.
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One method of improving the haematological status of the population would be additional iron supplements in proprietary foodstuffs.
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As many as 552 women (82%) had serum ferritins of 50 mg/l or below, and would therefore qualify for routine daily iron supplements by the above criteria.
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Contrary to popular belief it is not possible to push up the haemoglobin to supra normal levels by giving oral (or parenteral) iron supplements to women with normal iron metabolism.
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Haemoglobin and haematocrit concentrations increased significantly in the iron supplemented groups with smaller increases in the anthelmintic only group.
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The observations that oral iron supplements may reduce both the bioavailability of zinc61 and maternal zinc levels during pregnancy62 has led to speculation about the relationship of these observations.
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However, when the 2 iron supplemented groups were compared with each other and with the 2 nonsupplemented groups, it becomes clear that anthelmintic treatment caused a greater ferritin loss.
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When an athlete should be recommended to take iron supplements is debated, and should generally be judged on an individual basis.
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Oral iron supplements can increase ferritin levels.
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The patient was then given iron supplements that brought her hemoglobin and iron blood levels to normal levels.
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Iron supplements and a diet high in protein will speed the recovery process.
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Treatments to mitigate anemia include hormones to boost blood production (erythropoietin), iron supplements, and blood transfusions.
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When iron supplements are given in a liquid form, teeth may reversibly discolor (this can be avoided through the use of a straw).
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Of those women who have prenatal consultations, 86% took iron supplements, and about 45% had any kind of nutritional counseling.
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For instance, anemia is treated by iron supplements.
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Adequate disease control usually improves anemia of chronic disease, but iron deficiency may require treatment with iron supplements.
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