Evidence supporting the use of: Iron
For the health condition: Appetite (deficient)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Iron is scientifically validated for its role in addressing appetite deficiency, particularly when the deficiency is due to iron-deficiency anemia. Iron is an essential mineral involved in oxygen transport (as a component of hemoglobin) and energy metabolism. When the body is deficient in iron, symptoms can include fatigue, pallor, and, notably, loss of appetite. Several clinical studies have shown that iron supplementation in individuals with iron-deficiency anemia can result in improved appetite alongside improvements in hemoglobin levels and overall energy. For example, research published in the journal Pediatrics and other clinical trials have demonstrated that children with iron-deficiency anemia often experience poor appetite, and that iron supplementation leads to recovery of normal appetite as iron stores are restored. However, in individuals who do not have iron deficiency, there is no evidence that iron supplementation enhances appetite, and unnecessary iron intake can be harmful. Thus, the scientific evidence supporting iron’s use for deficient appetite is moderate (rated 3/5), with efficacy largely limited to cases where iron deficiency is present. Routine use of iron for appetite stimulation in the absence of deficiency is not supported by current scientific understanding or clinical practice.

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ambergris
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apple cider vinegar
apricot
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ashwagandha
aster root
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avens
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bael
bai ji
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bamboo
baobab
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basil
bayleaf
beef
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belleric myrobalan
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Bergenia
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bird\'s nest
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