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Supplementary effect of spirulina on hematological status of rats during pregnancy and lactation

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The effect of Spirulina on iron status was assessed based on hemoglobin, packed cell volume, serum iron, total iron binding capacity and ferritin levels of rats during pregnancy and lactation. Rats were fed 5 different kinds of diets (casein, Spirulina, wheat gluten, Spirulina + wheat gluten, Spirulina without additional vitamins and minerals) each providing 22 percent protein. Diets containing Spirulina alone or in combination with wheat gluten resulted in significantly higher iron storage and hemoglobin contents than casein and wheat gluten diets during the first half of pregnancy and lactation. Wheat gluten diet result in the smallest increase in hemoglobin levels and iron stores compared to other diets. The values of serum iron and iron binding capacity remained unchanged with different diets. Spirulina appears to be effective in improving the iron status of rats during pregnancy and lactation.

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  1. Department of Home Science, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh –, 515 001, India

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Kapoor, R., Mehta, U. Supplementary effect of spirulina on hematological status of rats during pregnancy and lactation. Plant Foods Hum Nutr 52, 315–324 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008027408919

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