THE EFFECT OF GREWIA TINNAS (GUDDAIM FRUIT) PRODUCT ON COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT AMONG ANEMIC PATIENTS AND HEALTHY VOLUNTEER

Abdurrahman Habib* and Dr. Leena B. Mirghani

ABSTRACT

Background: Guddaim fruits contain 6.3% protein, 0.4% fat, 8.1% crude fiber, 4.5% ash, 15.1% starch, 1.6% sucrose, 21.0% D-glucose, and 24.3% D-fructose. The proximate composition as well as the content of amino acids, mineral elements (K, Ca, Mn, Fe, Cu and Zn). Mineral elements are considered to be essential substances for the well functional of an organism. They have fundamental roles in regulating the different biological processes of an organism such as: activating the Intracellular and extracellular enzyme, regulating the liquid compartment PH which permits the achievement of metabolic reaction and controlling the osmotic equilibrate between cells and their environment. Objective: The aim of this study was to study the effect of Grewia Tinnase (Algudim) products on CBC in healthy and among anemic patient. Methods: This descriptive experimental study included 40 participants as study group and 40 were control group. Student in the study group were subjected to oral consumption of GT juice for two months. Complete blood count (CBC) was measured pre and post using for the anemic and healthy individual an automated analyzer (Sysmex NK21) for all samples. Results: This study included 40 patients anemic and 40 normal as control the experimental study were performed pre and post after two months of product consumption (G. juice) the result of CBC among study group were compared before and oral consumption of GT, and significant differences were detected for CBC. There was a significant increase in (Hb, RBCs, PCV%, MCV, MCH, MCHC, and RDW) in anemic group pre and post consumption of GT juice. While in control group there was a significant increase in (Hb, PCV%, RDW), but no significant was shown in (MCH and MCHC). When the result of CBC compared between case and control groups, there was a significant correlation pre and post intake the GT juice. There was no significant correlation between the age and case group and control group. Conclusion: In conclusion significant increase in CBC parameters were detected after consumption of GT juice.

Keywords: Grewia Tinnas, CBC, Anemic Patients.