Hematinic

A hematinic is a

anaemia. In cases of hematinic deficiency, hematinics can be administered as medicines, in order to increase the hemoglobin content of the blood

.

Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone that stimulates erythropoiesis, which can also be given as a medicine to increase the hemoglobin content of the blood, but EPO is not classified as a hematinic as it is not considered a nutrient, but a hormone.

References

^ "Definition of HEMATINIC". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
^ "Human digestive system - The gastrointestinal tract as an organ of immunity". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved July 12, 2019.

[1] "Definition of HEMATINIC". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved July 12, 2019.

[2] "Human digestive system - The gastrointestinal tract as an organ of immunity". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved July 12, 2019.