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Effect of Zinc on Efficacy of Iron Supplementation in Improving Iron and Zinc Status in Women
Joint Authors
Marcinkevage, Jessica
Nguyen, Phuong
Grajeda, Ruben
Flores, Rafael
Martorell, Reynaldo
Ramakrishnan, Usha
Melgar, Paul
Source
Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Iron and zinc may interact in micronutrient supplements and thereby decrease efficacy.
We investigated interactive effects of combined zinc and iron supplementation in a randomized controlled trial conducted in 459 Guatemalan women.
Four groups were supplemented for 12 weeks: (1) weekly iron and folic acid (IFA); (2) weekly IFA and 30 mg zinc; (3) daily IFA; (4) daily IFA and 15 mg zinc.
Effects were assessed by generalized linear regression.
Baseline hemoglobin (Hb) concentration was 137.4±15.5 g/L, 13% were anemic and 54% had zinc deficiency.
Hb cconcentrations were similar by supplement type, but Hb concentrations improved significantly in anemic women at baseline (increase of 21.8 g/L).
Mean percentage changes in serum ferritin were significantly higher in daily compared to weekly supplemented groups (86% versus 32%).
The addition of zinc to IFA supplements had no significant impact on iron or zinc status.
In conclusion, adding zinc to IFA supplements did not modify efficacy on iron status or improve zinc status, but daily supplementation was more efficacious than weekly in improving iron stores.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nguyen, Phuong& Grajeda, Ruben& Melgar, Paul& Marcinkevage, Jessica& Flores, Rafael& Ramakrishnan, Usha…[et al.]. 2012. Effect of Zinc on Efficacy of Iron Supplementation in Improving Iron and Zinc Status in Women. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nguyen, Phuong…[et al.]. Effect of Zinc on Efficacy of Iron Supplementation in Improving Iron and Zinc Status in Women. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Nguyen, Phuong& Grajeda, Ruben& Melgar, Paul& Marcinkevage, Jessica& Flores, Rafael& Ramakrishnan, Usha…[et al.]. Effect of Zinc on Efficacy of Iron Supplementation in Improving Iron and Zinc Status in Women. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-455280
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-455280