Coffee beans pica causing iron and zinc deficiency

Akar N., Sipahi T., Soylemez F.

JOURNAL OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE, vol.10, no.3, pp.205-208, 1997 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 10 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 1997
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.205-208
  • Keywords: pica, iron deficiency, zinc deficiency, ABSORPTION, CAFFEINE
  • Ankara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

A case of coffee beans pica is reported that was associated with zinc deficiency and iron deficiency anemia. Both deficiencies showed a good response to iron and zinc therapy. (C) 1997 Wiley-Liss, Inc.