The role of DSM 17938 for the absorption of iron preparations in children with iron deficiency anemia

Purpose To determine whether Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 plays a role in absorption of iron preparations given to children with iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Methods We performed a quasi-experimental study involving pre- and postintervention tests using a control group in North Sulawesi province...

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Published in:Korean journal of pediatrics 2019-05, Vol.62 (5), p.173-178
Main Authors: Jeanette Manoppo, Hilda Tasiringan, Audrey Wahani, Adrian Umboh, Max Mantik
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anemia
Child
Iron deficiency
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Summary:Purpose To determine whether Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 plays a role in absorption of iron preparations given to children with iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Methods We performed a quasi-experimental study involving pre- and postintervention tests using a control group in North Sulawesi province, Indonesia, between July and September 2017. We conducted a single-blind controlled trial that included primary school children who were diagnosed with IDA based on reticulocyte hemoglobin equivalent (Ret-He) levels
ISSN:1738-1061
2092-7258
DOI:10.3345/kjp.2018.07024