The effectiveness of weekly iron supplementation regimen in improving the iron status of Chinese children and pregnant women.

摘要: It is evident that intermittent iron supplementation better than daily in two aspects: absorption more efficient and has insignificant side effects contrast to the dose. The significantly higher loss observed supplemented groups rats also suggests alterations total body metabolism. Based on serum ferritin distribution patterns, avoids temporary overload with supplemented. We conclude weekly scheme safer easier administer. This feasible strategy for control of deficient anemia pregnant women children would be an effective iron-supplementation program (Baily et al., 1993).