The effect of chronic alcohol ingestion and folic acid deficiency on iron absorption in rabbits was studied. Iron absorption was measured in a whole-body counter using Fe. and plasma iron turnover (PIT) was simultaneously determined with ‘Fe. One group was given a 20% ethanol solution for 2 or 6 mo. There was no significant differonce in iron absorption (p > 0.50). while PIT was reduced (p < 0....

The endogenous formation of nitrosoproline (NPRO) following administration of nitrate and proline is reported in ten healthy young adults. There was a relatively constant basal excretion of NPRO, 26 +/- 10 (SD) nmol/day, in excess of amounts found in the diet. This basal synthesis of NPRO was not reduced by ascorbic acid (2 g/day) or alpha-tocopherol (400 mg/day). A significant rise in the excr...

Background: Ingestion of formic acid, accidentally or with suicidal intention is a common problem among the workers in rubber plantations in Sullia. The diluted form of formic acid is used in coagulation of rubber latex. Sullia, a small town in South India, is well known for its rubber plantations. Easy accessibility to formic acid makes it susceptible to be used for committing suicide in this ...

Asparagusic acid (1,2-dithiolane-4-carboxylic acid) is a simple sulphur-containing 5-membered heterocyclic compound that appears unique to asparagus, though other dithiolane derivatives have been identified in non-food species. This molecule, apparently innocuous toxicologically to man, is the most probable culprit responsible for the curious excretion of odorous urine following asparagus inges...