This study conducted in Mysore District, Karnataka, India, assessed anemia and iron deficiency among 491 first-trimester pregnant women. Results showed that 26.1% were anemic, mostly mild cases, and 61.4% had iron deficiency, with 28.1% having low serum ferritin levels. Anemia was significantly associated with factors like residence, education, and BMI, and common symptoms included tiredness and hair loss. The study highlights the need for tailored interventions and comprehensive antenatal care to address the high prevalence of anemia and its sociodemographic influences, aiming to improve maternal and fetal health outcomes.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” Higher vitamin D levels are linked to higher iron levels in Korean women without metabolic syndrome, but not in those with it.
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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Many patients with hair loss had low iron and vitamin D levels, but thyroid issues were not common.
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September 2021 in “Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal” Reticulocyte hemoglobin content is the best indicator of iron deficiency in women with diffuse non-scarring hair loss.
October 2023 in “Clinical medicine and medical research” Thyroid function may influence hair loss after COVID-19.
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May 2018 in “Journal of nutritional health & food science” Nutritional supplements can help manage hair loss and promote hair growth by strengthening hair roots and countering harmful effects of pollution, smoking, and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.
