Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Iron"
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A comparison between the effects of black tea and rooibos on the iron status of primary school children
(North-West University, 2003)Background: Clinical studies have shown that tea consumption leads to decreased iron absorption. This finding is however, not supported by epidemiological studies, where no relationship between an increased tea consumption ... -
Die ysterstatus van pasiente met menslike immuniteitsgebrekvirus voor en na mikronutrientsupplementering
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)Background: Malnutrition is an important clinical manifestation of HIV/AIDS and may be the cause of immunosuppression. Micronutrient deficiencies may change the immune functions of the host and thereby favour the virus. ... -
Effects of n-3 fatty acid and iron deficiency, alone and in combination, on hepcidin regulation and lipid mediators in rats
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Background: Globally, iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency and can lead to various adverse health consequences. Iron absorption, circulation and storage are regulated by the hormone hepcidin, which is ... -
The immune modulatory effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and iron as applied in an animal pulmonary tuberculosis model
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Background: Non-resolving inflammation is characteristic of tuberculosis (TB). This leads to lung tissue damage and anaemia of infection, which is associated with poor clinical outcomes. Iron supplementation may have limited ... -
Intake and status of iron and fatty acids during pregnancy in association with birth outcomes in women residing in urban South Africa
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)Nutrient requirements increase during pregnancy and women are vulnerable to inadequate nutritional status during this period of rapid foetal growth. Poor dietary intake and nutritional status during pregnancy have been ... -
Iron and zinc bioaccessibility from African leafy vegetables : implications for nutrition
(2014)Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the bioaccessibility of iron and zinc in African leafy vegetables (ALV) and maize porridge composite dishes using an in vitro dialysability assay and to estimate the antinutrient ... -
The potential of fermentation and blanching in improving bioaccessibility and bioavailability of iron and zinc in African leafy vegetables
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Introduction - Iron and zinc deficiencies remain a significant problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Consumption of African leafy vegetables (ALVs) have shown potential in alleviating these deficiencies. However, ALVs also ...