Via practica 3/2022

Iron intake deficit – nutritional resources, recommended daily allowances, iron supplementation

The review article discusses one of common nutrition deficiencies, iron deficiency, which is the cause of sideropenic anemia. It describes two forms of nutritional sources, the recommended daily allowance of iron and its metabolism in the body. The most common iron preparations are administrated both orally and parenterally, and their correct use is listed.

Keywords: iron, application, remedy