Examination of the nutritional habits of patients suffering from haemocromatosis

Introduction: Haemochromatosis is a disease of tissue and organ damage caused by the increased storage of iron in the body. Diet low in iron besides blood letting plays an important role in its treatment. Objectives: Assessment of the nutritional habits of patients suffering from haemochromatosis, examination their knowledge about their diets, seeking connections between their diets and laboratory evidences. Material and Method: We assessed the knowledge and nutritional habits of 12 patients suffering from haemochromatosis with questionnaires calculating the iron content of their 3-day-long diets. Results: We ha…