Haematinics
Citation, DOI, disclosures and article data
Citation:
Bell D, Haematinics. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 27 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-76611
Permalink:
rID:
76611
Article created:
Disclosures:
At the time the article was created Daniel J Bell had no recorded disclosures.
View Daniel J Bell's current disclosures
Last revised:
Disclosures:
At the time the article was last revised Daniel J Bell had no recorded disclosures.
View Daniel J Bell's current disclosures
Revisions:
1 time, by
1 contributor -
see full revision history and disclosures
Systems:
Sections:
Synonyms:
- Haematinic
- Hematinics
- Hematinic
The haematinics are nutrients that are required by the body for erythropoiesis, i.e. the production of red blood cells 1,2.
List of haematinics
Clinically, the most important haematinics are vitamin B12, iron and folic acid because deficiency states of these three substances are much more common than for any other haematinic. However, a more accurate and comprehensive list contains all the nutrients important for effective erythropoiesis.
- vitamin B12
- iron
- folic acid
- riboflavin (vitamin B2)
- vitamin A
- vitamin B6
- vitamin C
- vitamin E
- copper
- cobalt
- nicotinic acid (vitamin B3)
References
- 1. McNamee T, Hyland T, Harrington J, Cadogan S, Honari B, Perera K, Fitzgerald AP, Perry IJ, Cahill MR. Haematinic deficiency and macrocytosis in middle-aged and older adults. (2013) PloS one. 8 (11): e77743. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0077743 - Pubmed
- 2. Pawson R, Mehta A. Review article: the diagnosis and treatment of haematinic deficiency in gastrointestinal disease. (1998) Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics. 12 (8): 687-98. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2036.1998.00368.x - Pubmed
Incoming Links
Related articles: Biochemistry
-
chemical elements
- basic organic elements
- essential bulk elements
- essential trace elements
-
non-essential elements
- alkaline earth metals
- halogens
- heavy metals
-
noble gases
- helium
- neon
- argon
- krypton
- xenon
- radon
- carbohydrates
- fats
- proteins
- nucleic acids
- tumour markers
- serum
- autoantibodies
- faeces
- vitamins
- haematinics
Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.