The effect of foliar spray of different chemicals on the sorghum cultivar KH-333 in four type nutrient medium viz; normal pH, high pH, high bicarbonate (10 mM) and, high pH (8.0) &high bicarbonate (10 mM) on biochemical parameters and the recovery of iron chlorosis in fodder sorghum was examined. The effect of iron chlorosis and sulphydryl compounds on the antioxidant enzymes and active iron co...

This experiment was designed to determine whether dietary hemoglobin (Hgb) iron (Fe) could 0271-5317/$ – see fro doi:10.1016/j.nutres.2 4 Corresponding a E-mail address: p sustain normal Fe status in growing rats adequate or deficient in copper (Cu). Forty-eight weanling rats were divided into 3 groups, each consisting of 16 animals. One group was fed a diet containing 40 mg Fe/kg as ferrous su...

Dang-Gui-Bu-Xue-Tang (DBT), a combination of Angelicae Sinensis Radix and Astragali Radix, is a widely used herbal decoction in traditional Chinese medicine primarily to promote or invigorate the "blood". In this study, we explored this ancient formulation and provide evidence of its blood-toning properties. We used the improvement iron uptake as promote or invigorate the "blood" indicator. Fer...

Foods are fortified with elemental forms of iron to reduce iron deficiency. However, the nutritional efficacy of current, commercially produced elemental iron powders has not been verified. We determined the bioavailability of six commercial elemental iron powders and examined how physicochemistry influences bioavailability. Relative biological value (RBV) of the iron powders was determined usi...

The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of iron and copper consumption on weight gain and development of oxidative stress in adipose tissue of rats. Control rats obtained pure drinking water. Iron-treated groups of animals obtained FeSO4•12H2O with drinking water in concentrations of 3 and 6 mg/l, while copper-treated rats obtained CuSO4 in concentrations of 4.88 and 9.76 mg/l. Th...

Telfairia occidentalis is a vegetable food crop that is indigenous to West Africa. The leaves and seeds are the edible parts of the plant and are used in everyday meals by incorporation into soups and stews. Previous studies have attributed improved haematological indices to the vegetable and have advocated the use of T. occidentalis in the treatment of anemia. This study investigates the ameli...

Redox flow batteries (RFBs) are promising choices for stationary electric energy storage. Nevertheless, commercialization is impeded by high-cost electrolyte and membrane materials. Here, we report a low-cost all-iron RFB that features inexpensive FeSO4 electrolytes, microporous along with glass fiber separator. The addition of 0.1 м 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (EMIC) overcomes the low...

Electron transfer from zerovalent iron (Fe0) to targeted contaminants is affected by initial Fe0 composition, the oxides formed during corrosion, and surrounding electrolytes. We previously observed enhanced metolachlor destruction by Fe0 when iron or aluminum salts were present in the aqueous matrix and Eh/pH conditions favored formation of green rusts. To understand these enhanced destruction...

There are several dietary factors that are known to affect the bioavailability of iron such as protein, calcium, ascorbic acid, polyphenol and phytate. The aim of this study was to determine iron bioavailability from spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) in the presence of calcium, ascorbic acid (AA) and tannic acid (TA). The experiments were conducted using in vitro digestion/Caco-2 cell culture s...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of 5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) to that of ferric sulfate (FeSO4) as a pulpotomy medicament in decayed primary molars. METHODS Healthy subjects between 4 and 9 years with at least 2 primary molars needing pulpotomy consented to receive either NaOCl or FeSO4 and restoration with IRM base/stainless steel crown in a prospective...