IJCRR - 5(2), January, 2013
Pages: 135-139
EVALUATION OF ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL AND TRACE METALS IN ANEMIA
Author: Naila Masood, Imran Ali Shaikh, Ali Raza Memon, Saira Baloch
Category: Healthcare
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Abstract:
Background: Anemia is a disorder characterized by reduction in hemoglobin concentration of blood
below the normal level.
It is a global problem, mainly affecting poor people in developing countries.
Methods: to determine trace metals fifty intravenous blood samples anemic patients and normal
subjects were collected and immediately centrifuged to obtain the supernatant liquid, serum of both the
groups for analysis.
Results: The mean serum levels of magnesium, zinc, copper, and iron and
antioxidant activity in anemic patients were 16.05±1.14ppm, 4.33±0.28 ppm, 2.5±0.2ppm,
1.50±0.28ppm and 1.27±0.05ppm respectively. Serum magnesium, zinc, iron and antioxidant levels
were significantly lower whereas, the higher level of Copper was observed in anemic patients
compared to the controls.
Conclusion: Supplementation with deficient trace elements may reduce the
severity of symptoms and complications associated with anemia.
Keywords: Anemia, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, Antioxidant Activity.
Citation:
Naila Masood, Imran Ali Shaikh, Ali Raza Memon, Saira Baloch. EVALUATION OF ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL AND TRACE METALS IN ANEMIA International Journal of Current Research and Review. 5(2), January, 135-139
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