Iron deficiency

Iron deficiency is the largest nutritional deficiency globally, with an estimated 52% of pregnant women in developing countries identified as iron deficient (Gautam CS et. al 2008) and approximately 25% in Australia (Thorogood C & Donaldson, C 2015). Iron supplementation is commonly used complimentary medicine within midwifery care as a significant number of women suffer from the most common form of anaemia, iron-deficiency anaemia (IDA) (Reveiz L et. al 2011). In Australia during the perinatal…

mineral deficits noted are caused by zinc, calcium, or iron linking the diagnosis to iron deficient anemia (Rabel, Leitman, & Miller, 2014). A systematically reviewed study by Young and Golden (2014), showed that pica resulted in low mean corpuscular volume, decreased iron, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and plasma than those without pica. Another study study by Rabel, Leitman, & Miller (2014), revealed that 51% of patients who are diagnosed with iron deficiency can contribute it to pagophagia. These…

and the evidence of anemia that was often overlooked since it was not a life-threatening disease such as the more common diseases like syphilis and small pox. Anemia has the ability to be genetically transferred or as a result of a diet lacking in iron. This disease has been long questioned of its abilities to be evident post mortem in skeletal remains when compared to the more visible complications of anemia during life. This thought was raised several times but until German anatomist Dr.…

While considering the long lasting consequences of iron deficiency anemia it is important for an infant to partially breast feed for at least 6 months while introducing complementary foods that will promote iron absorption. Though the overall conclusion of this second study resulted in formula feeding as the most effective for nutrient intake it is apparent that cow’s milk is not…

I would like to present a case of iron deficiency anemia. Although that often considered as a primary care health related issue, but I consider it as a challenging and interesting case. This case was unique to me because it really showed me the significant impact of the social determinant and access of care. I was involved on a case that could be easily addressed and managed if the patient social economic status was different. I had have the opportunity to experience the differences in health…

health benefits. A mineral deficiency exists when an individual does not take in enough of a certain mineral. This can seriously affect one 's health. Two mineral deficiencies in humans are iron and magnesium. In this paper these two mineral deficiencies will be discussed. First, the significance of mineral deficiencies will be discussed. Then, the symptoms of these deficiencies will be observed. Next, this paper will explore the benefits of magnesium and iron. After that, studies and…

There was a stage in my life, maybe between grades 11 and 12, where I drank Med-lemon every single morning for a good year. Not because I was sick or feeling a sickness coming on, but because I did not want to get sick. My mentality was that prevention is better than cure; and my parents who love me so much and just want me to be happy would go out of their way after work and buy me a box of Med-Lemon from Clicks which would cost roughly around R70. I didn’t really even begin to consider the…

Iron is an essential mineral that is needed for oxygen transport in the body’s blood and muscles. It is a major component in making hemoglobin in red blood cells and myoglobin in muscles. Hemoglobin and myoglobin are two proteins that transport oxygen from the lungs to the body’s muscles via blood. Iron also plays a role in energy metabolism. During exercise, iron aids the body by converting carbohydrates into energy and supplying the muscles with fresh oxygen. There are two forms of iron, heme…

Minerals are needed in the human body. Minerals are classified as major minerals or trace minerals. Major minerals include calcium and phosphorus. While, trace minerals include iron and zinc. Major minerals are defined as a mineral vital to health that is required in the diet in amounts more than 100 milligrams per day. Over 99% of the calcium in the human body strengthens bones and teeth. Calcium is often, found in dairy products like milk and cheese. Some secondary sources for calcium…

Iron is popularly known for its role in helping the body make hemoglobin, where it facilitates the active transport of oxygen throughout the body. However, the function of this micro nutrient is not limited to its function in the red blood cell; it is also an important part of different enzymes as well and initiates various essential biological processes in our body. Iron plays an important role in changing blood sugar into a form of energy for the body. Iron aids in immune system health and…