Open AccessEffect of Zamzam water on blood methemoglobin level in young rats
Author(s) -
Ahmed Badar,
Abdullah O Bamosa,
M. Salahuddin,
Abdullah Al Meheithif
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of family and community medicine/maǧalaẗ ṭib al-usraẗ wa al-muǧtamaʼ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-340X
pISSN - 1319-1683
DOI - 10.4103/jfcm.jfcm_21_18
Subject(s) - methemoglobin , methemoglobinemia , carboxyhemoglobin , medicine , hemoglobin , zoology , toxicity , toxicology , analysis of variance , physiology , anesthesia , biochemistry , chemistry , carbon monoxide , biology , catalysis
Methemoglobin (MetHb) level in blood indicates exposure to nitrogenous compounds. Acquired methemoglobinemia as a result of exposure to nitrates in drinking water is primarily an issue for infants. The amount of nitrates in Zamzam water is said to be on the high side. This study was designed to determine the effect of prolonged use of Zamzam water on MetHb in rat pups.