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Preparation of iron-enriched baker's yeast and its efficiency in recovery of rats from dietary iron deficiency

Kyyaly, Mohammad Aref; Powell, Chris; Ramadan, Elshahat

Authors

Mohammad Aref Kyyaly

Elshahat Ramadan



Abstract

OBJECTIVES

Iron is an important mineral, essential for the health and function of mammalian cells. Despite its key role, iron deficiency in humans is common worldwide, often leading to significant health issues within the population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of using iron-enriched baker's yeast as a source of iron, especially for the protection and recovery from conditions related to anemia.

METHODS

Iron-enriched yeast was prepared by cultivating cells on basal medium comprising different iron concentrations. The effects of iron supplementation on animal health were assessed by feeding anemic rats with a variety of diets containing either inorganic iron or iron-enriched yeast. Body weight, iron bioavailability, blood parameters, and the activity of iron-containing enzymes (catalase) were studied.

RESULTS

Iron accumulation in yeast cells increased with iron concentration, reaching a maximum of 15 mg/g when 32 mM iron was applied. Rat groups fed iron-enriched yeast had the highest feed efficiency, iron bioavailability, and hemoglobin concentration. The source of iron supplementation influenced catalase activity in kidney tissues, increasing from 70 U/g tissue in anemic rats to 90 U/g tissue (inorganic iron salt), 110 U/g tissue (inorganic iron salt and non-enriched dry yeast), 145 U/g tissue (iron-enriched yeast 15 mg/g iron) and 115 U/g tissue (iron-enriched yeast 30 mg/g iron). The histologic study of tissues from liver, kidney, heart, and spleen of rats from different groups showed that the damage observed in tissues of anemic rats, was not observed after feeding with iron-enriched yeasts.

CONCLUSION

The results demonstrated that ingestion of iron-enriched yeast is more efficient than inorganic treatment in recovery from iron deficiency, including tissue recovery in rats.

Citation

Kyyaly, M. A., Powell, C., & Ramadan, E. (2015). Preparation of iron-enriched baker's yeast and its efficiency in recovery of rats from dietary iron deficiency. Nutrition, 31(9), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2015.04.017

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Apr 17, 2015
Online Publication Date May 15, 2015
Publication Date Sep 1, 2015
Deposit Date Aug 11, 2016
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Nutrition
Print ISSN 0899-9007
Electronic ISSN 1873-1244
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 31
Issue 9
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2015.04.017
Keywords Saccharomyces cerevisiae; Anemia; Fe; Metal ions; Malnutrition
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/982331
Publisher URL http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0899900715001823

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