The Effect of Oral Iron Supplementation/Fortification on the Gut Microbiota in Infancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The Effect of Oral Iron Supplementation/Fortification on the Gut Microbiota in Infancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

(1) Background: Iron is an essential metal for the proper growth and neurodevelopment of infants. To prevent and treat iron deficiency, iron supplementation or fortification is often required. It has been shown, though, that it affects the synthesis of gut microbiota. (2) Methods: This paper is a sy...

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Main Authors: Theoni Karamantziani, Abraham Pouliakis, Theodoros Xanthos, Konstantinos Ekmektzoglou, Styliani Paliatsiou, Rozeta Sokou, Nicoletta Iacovidou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
iron
microbiome
gut microbiota
systematic review
meta-analysis
neonates
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/2/231

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