[Iron-deficiency anemia in the nursing infant: its elimination with iron-fortified milk]

Rev Med Chil. 1990 Dec;118(12):1330-7.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We evaluated the effect of iron-supplemented milk on 86 healthy infants who were followed from 3 to 12 months of age. Whole milk was supplemented with 15 mg elementary iron as ferrous sulphate and 100 mg ascorbic acid per 100 g powder. 104 infants received the same milk with no supplement and served as control. All iron nutritional parameters were higher in the supplemented group at 9 and 12 months of treatment (p < 0.01). Iron-deficiency anemia was shown in 34% of the control as compared to 0% of the treatment group. The product exhibited excellent tolerance and could therefore be used to eradicate iron-deficiency anemia of the infant.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Hypochromic / epidemiology
  • Anemia, Hypochromic / prevention & control*
  • Animals
  • Ascorbic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Chile / epidemiology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Food, Fortified*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant Food*
  • Iron / administration & dosage*
  • Milk*
  • Prospective Studies

Substances

  • Iron
  • Ascorbic Acid