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Study says, ‘Guava juice may help boost haemoglobin levels and reduce anaemia risk in women’

Study says, ‘Guava juice may help boost haemoglobin levels and reduce anaemia risk in women’

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A new study suggests that guava juice, when combined with iron supplements, may be more effective in increasing haemoglobin levels among women. Researchers say the affordable and nutrient-rich fruit could help lower the risk of anaemia and support better health outcomes Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Severe anaemia in pregnancy is rising: How a single-dose IV iron drip is a game changer | Health and Wellness News

Severe anaemia in pregnancy is rising: How a single-dose IV iron drip is a game changer | Health and Wellness News

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When a 25-year-old pregnant woman came in with severe anaemia the first time at Dr Seema Mehta’s clinic at Sawai Maan Singh Medical College, Jaipur, she had been irregular with her daily iron and folic acid tablets. Now that she has completed her single-dose intravenous (IV) iron supplementation, her levels have improved. “We have a very high burden of anaemia, a condition that results in low haemoglobin. If untreated in pregnant women, it can lead to pre-term births and low birth-weight babies. The challenge with oral iron supplements is poor compliance. This is mainly because of the gastro-intestinal symptoms that women experience such as nausea, stomach discomfort and diarrhoea. Women also tend to not bother about their health much and may end up not taking the pills regularly,” says Dr Mehta, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at the medical college. That’s why IV iron may help get their levels in range. The transformative effect of IV iron Although IV iron has been available under the government’s Anaemia Mukt Bharat programme, it required women to come …

‘Anaemia, a persistent and damaging issue in Indian women’s sport’ – says nutritionist who worked with Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana  | Cricket News

‘Anaemia, a persistent and damaging issue in Indian women’s sport’ – says nutritionist who worked with Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana  | Cricket News

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Indian women cricketers have long battled a silent but crucial opponent: poor nutrition. India’s top sports nutritionist Ryan Fernando, founder of Qua Nutrition, who worked with captain Harmanpreet Kaur and top batter Smriti Mandhana from the world champion team, explains challenges for upcoming women cricketers. Statistics and surveys of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Nutrition show that between 44% to 69% of adolescent girls in India are anemic. In some regions, it’s exceeding 70%. Micronutrient deficiencies including vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D further compromise these young athletes. MUST READ | Why India’s Women’s World Cup winners still need improvements in nutrition Why is nutrition an urgent matter?  Girls often receive less food and lower-quality nourishment compared to boys, especially when it comes to essential protein and calorie intake. Many girls under fifteen do not undergo routine blood tests— for hemoglobin, ferritin, and iron binding protein—that detect deficiencies. So, they may enter their sporting years at a physiological disadvantage. Iron deficiency impairs oxygen delivery, causing fatigue, slow …

Antioxidant-rich diet lowered risk of acute respiratory infection and anaemia associated with air pollution in children: Study  

Antioxidant-rich diet lowered risk of acute respiratory infection and anaemia associated with air pollution in children: Study  

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A new study has highlighted the importance of an antioxidant-rich balanced diet for neutralising adverse health effects of air pollution exposure to some extent in Indian children under five. The study was published in Frontiers in Public Health on May 9. Exposure to air pollution (particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less -PM2.5) can result in acute respiratory illness (ARI) and anaemia in children. A team of researchers from St John’s Medical College, Bengaluru,  IIT Delhi and Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research, New Delhi, investigated if antioxidant nutrient intakes could mitigate the impact of PM2.5 on child health outcomes in India. The researchers studied 2,08,782 children with valid ARI and 1,97,289 children with valid hemoglobin measurements. The prevalence of ARI and anaemia were 2.8% and 57.6% respectively. Acute respiratory infections and anaemia are major contributors to childhood morbidity and mortality globally. Children are highly susceptible to these conditions due to their developing immune systems and higher metabolic needs.  Ambient and household air pollution Anura Kurpad, Professor of Physiology and Nutrition …

Combating sickle cell anaemia in Chhattisgarh

Combating sickle cell anaemia in Chhattisgarh

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For 22-year-old Anshul*, pain has been an unwelcome companion ever since he was diagnosed at a tender age with sickle cell anaemia, or sickle cell disease (SCD), a genetic disorder that causes red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped, which can block blood flow and lead to health complications. The discomfort often clutters his thought process but his mind invariably travels to his maternal grandmother, who awaits his return to their village in Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur district. Anshul had to quit studies after school due to frequent visits to hospital and lack of financial support after his parents died. His deteriorating health made it impossible for him to hold on to the odd jobs he did for sustenance. “Neglect by my father, who consumed liquor possibly to deal with the sickle cell anaemia he was afflicted with, marked my past. On this hospital bed, I dread my future but am more worried about what will happen to my grandmother if I cannot go home again,” he says at the Jashpur District Hospital. Facing similar struggles …

Chhattisgarh, MP & Maharashtra Lead Sickle Cell Anaemia Screening, Bihar Lags Behind: Govt Data

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Chhattisgarh is leading the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, having screened over a crore people, whereas Bihar is lagging significantly, with only a few thousand individuals screened, shows government data. The mission, which aims to screen over seven crore people affected by the rare blood disorder, has reached the halfway mark, having screened more than four crore individuals. The government data, accessed by News18, shows that till September 3, 4.11 crore people were screened. In the selected 17 states, Chhattisgarh has screened over 1.28 crore people, followed by Madhya Pradesh (65.10 lakh), Maharashtra (42.64 lakh), Odisha (37.20 lakh) and Gujarat (35.06 lakh). The bottom three states include Andhra Pradesh (8.68 lakh), Assam (8.26 lakh) and Bihar where the latter has screened just 1,960 people. The efforts are in a positive direction as several studies have shown that the highest prevalence of this disease is reported from Madhya Pradesh, followed closely by Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Odisha — all of them leading in the screening drive. Source: Union Health Ministry, PIB Amidst the screening efforts, people …

Undernutrition and anaemia remain pressing public health issues

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ICMR-NIN recommends the dietary allowances and nutrient requirements for Indians and revises them from time to time based on emerging scientific evidence and the changing food landscape. Image for representation purposes only. File Undernutrition and anaemia continue to persist as public health issues with an estimated 56.4% of total disease burden in India being attributed to unhealthy diets, according to the latest Dietary Guidelines for Indians (DGIs) developed by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), Hyderabad. It said a significant proportion of children continue to suffer impaired nutritional status while concurrently battling rising prevalence of overweight, obese, pre-diabetic symptoms, heightened risk to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in several States, creating a dual burden of malnutrition where both undernutrition and overweight/obesity coexist within the same communities and even within households. The DGIs are evidence-based food and lifestyle related recommendations designed as easily understandable and practicable approaches for ensuring a diverse diet to meet the requirements of essential nutrients and prevent NCDs among people of all age groups across India. ICMR-NIN recommends the dietary …

Union ayush, health ministers to announce multi-centre clinical trial on anaemia | Latest News India

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The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) functioning under the ayush ministry, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has initiated a clinical trial to study the efficacy and safety of Punarnavadi Mandura alone and in combination with Drakshavaleha, compared to iron folic acid, in the treatment of anaemia among non-pregnant women of the reproductive age group. The ministers will also launch the Ayush-ICMR Advanced Centre for Five Integrative Health Research (AI-ACIHR) at four selected AIIMS. (Representational Image) The announcement on the multi-centre clinical trial on anaemia will be made by Union Minister of AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal and Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday, according to an official statement. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. The research study on anaemia has been titled “Efficacy and safety of Punarnavadi Mandura alone and in combination with Drakshavaleha compared to iron folic acid in the treatment of moderate iron deficiency anaemia among non-pregnant women of reproductive age group: a community-based three-arm multi-centre randomised controlled trial”. It will …