Tag: hemoglobin
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“Mayer Stool Test” preparation Diet

The Mayer stool test detects the presence of hemoglobin in the stool, and is essentially used to investigate bleeding. Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract can be caused by medications as well as pathological processes. Bleeding in the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract results in the creation of black stools, while bleeding from the lower…
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Iron (Fe)

Iron is one of the most well-known trace elements. Essential for life because it is necessary for the creation of hemoglobin which carries oxygen throughout the body. It is found in two forms in foods. In the form of heme (heme iron) and in the form of non-heme (non-heme iron). Depending on the form present…