Abstract
A pronounced antianemic effect of water-soluble Na,Ca,Fe-polygalacturonate is demonstrated. The drug in solution is more effective than in the solid form; it promotes absorption of nutrient calcium and iron. During this treatment, consumed calcium does not impair iron absorption.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anemia / drug therapy*
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Animals
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Calcium / metabolism*
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Erythrocyte Count
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Female
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Hemoglobins / metabolism
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Iron / metabolism*
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Pectins / chemistry*
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Pectins / therapeutic use*
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Rats
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Sodium / metabolism*
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Solubility
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Water / chemistry*
Substances
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Hemoglobins
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Water
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Pectins
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Sodium
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Iron
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Calcium
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polygalacturonic acid