The role of beta vulgaris (beetroot) in hemoglobin (Hb) elevating in patients with Anemia due to iron deficiency

  • Wejdan M. kadhem Department of biology, College of Education, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq.
  • Hanaa Enaya Department of biology, College of Education, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq.
  • Arshed S. kadhom College of Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq.

Abstract

The human life interesting is the main important of world health care. The plant family has vigorous of natural element and chemical compounds that can use greatly in medicine and other applications.  This study involved used the beetroots for elevated the hemoglobin percentage in adult patients suffering with anemia that resulting from iron deficiency .Because the Beta vulgaris provides B-complex vitamins and minerals ex. potassium, copper and magnesium. This study sample composed of (34) patients who randomly distributed to three unequal groups (man – women – control).The results showed significant (P< 0.05) with RBC, Hb and PCV elevating in all patients and woman have increasing more than men.   

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Published
2018-12-30