Hematinics

Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 24 Apr 2020

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Bell D, Hematinics. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-76611

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https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-76611

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24 Apr 2020, Daniel J Bell ◉

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Last revised:

24 Apr 2020, Daniel J Bell ◉

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Systems:

Haematology

Sections:

Pathology

Synonyms:

Haematinic
Hematinics
Hematinic

The hematinics are nutrients that are required by the body for erythropoiesis, i.e. the production of red blood cells ^1,2.

List of hematinics

Clinically, the most important hematinics are vitamin B₁₂, iron and folic acid because deficiency states of these three substances are much more common than for any other hematinic. However, a more accurate and comprehensive list contains all the nutrients important for effective erythropoiesis.