Serum folate and dietary folate intake in beta thalassaemia trait: a case–control study from Sri Lanka

Objectives Ineffective erythropoiesis, although at a mild degree, could make individuals with beta thalassaemia trait (BTT) vulnerable to folate deficiency. This could be more pronounced in communities where dietary intake of folate is substantially lower. We aimed to assess serum folate levels and...

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Main Authors: Anuja Premawardhena, Shyamali Thilakarathne, Udayanga Prasad Jayaweera, Thushari Uthpala Herath, Renuka Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-04-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/4/e086825.full
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