Plasma vitamin C levels in ESRD patients and occurrence of hypochromic erythrocytes

Discussion This finding supports the hypothesis that vitamin C mobilizes iron stores, improves iron delivery to the bone marrow, and increase the fraction of RBC with normal Hb content. Further research is warranted on development of protocols for safe and effective use of supplemental vitamin C for management of renal anemia.

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Source: Hemodialysis International - June 30, 2016 Category: Hematology Authors: Eric Seibert, Anja Richter, Martin K. Kuhlmann, Suxin Wang, Nathan W. Levin, Peter Kotanko, Garry J. Handelman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research