Re: RC: Vitamin C, Iron supplements and Jim in NJ

[Tivers@aol.com]

Right, Sarah. It's worse in racehorses where racing fitness increases splenic
capacity and lowers PCV--vets go crazy injecting blood-building concoctions
and trainers LOAD iron. Serum ferritin is the only definitive test for anemia.

Among other things, iron is a pro-oxidant--the opposite of vitamin E, etc.

ti


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