Iron and zinc status in multiple sclerosis patients with pressure sores.

摘要: Measurements of weighted dietary intakes and plasma determinations albumin, iron, zinc, ascorbic acid TIBC were carried out on twenty female multiple sclerosis patients in a long-stay hospital for disabled people. The group included ten with recent history pressure sores, closely matched without sores. Mean daily intake carbohydrate was found to be higher the non-pressure sore whilst zinc lower this group. Intakes all other nutrients comparable between two groups. For both groups, energy, folate, vitamin D, iron less than recommended values. levels albumin towards limit normal range, that considerably range. Plasma slightly above Levels significantly data indicate severely hospitalized may at risk poor nutritional status. results suggest presence there are increased requirements specific nutrients, notably iron. Consideration is given possible value supplementation these individuals.