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Studies In Humans

May biscuits contribute to iron balance? An observation in children with juvenile idiopatic arthritis

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Pages 811-814 | Received 04 Apr 2015, Accepted 19 Jul 2015, Published online: 26 Aug 2015
 

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 3.6 mg 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.

Acknowledgements

The contribution of HJ Heinz Co., Nijmegen, The Netherlands, is gratefully acknowledged for supplying biscuits free.

Declaration of interest

The authors disclose no conflicts of interests.

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