Abstract

A method for achieving and maintaining moderate levels of nutritional iron deficiency in the male albino rat is described. Hemoglobin concentrations and protoporphyrin/heme ratios were the parameters used to assess iron status. The method was based upon the age of the animals when iron-deficient conditions were introduced.protoporphyrin/heme ratio hemoglobin index nutritional iron deficiency

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