Abstract
Within an observational open study on the effects of a scheduled dosage of biscuits with iron, children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis were either supplemented with biscuits supplying iron fumarate (median 3.6mg per day) or left to their customary dietary habits. After 4 months, supplemented children showed a more favourable percentage change of blood haemoglobin, while ferritin levels (markers of inflammation) remained stable. We conclude that the supply of iron with available dietary products may contribute to an adequate iron status in children with chronic inflammatory disorders in a stable situation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 811-814 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- Biscuits
- Dietary habits
- Iron status
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Food Science