IS CARBONYL IRON PREPN ARE BETTER,IF YES WRITE DOWN REFERRENCES OF STUDY
Answer
Carbonyl iron is supposed to be better tolerated in the gastrointestinal system and also has better bioavailablity. There are several studies that proclain that, however more studies are required in children especially indian population to determine its efficacy as compared to ferrous sulphate. See the following references:
- Gordeuk VR, Brittenham GM, Hughes M, Keating LJ, Opplt JJ. High-dose carbonyl iron for iron deficiency anemia: a randomized double-blind trial.
Am J Clin Nutr. 1987 Dec;46(6):1029-34.
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