Coffee beans pica causing iron and zinc deficiency

Akar N., Sipahi T., Soylemez F.

JOURNAL OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE, cilt.10, sa.3, ss.205-208, 1997 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 10 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 1997
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.205-208
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: pica, iron deficiency, zinc deficiency, ABSORPTION, CAFFEINE
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

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.