Maternal micronutrient supplementation with zinc and β-carotene affects morbidity and immune function of infants during the first 6 months of life | Zendy

Frank T. Wieringa | Zendy; Marjoleine A. Dijkhuizen | Zendy; Muhilal | Zendy; J.W.M. van der Meer | Zendy

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Maternal micronutrient supplementation with zinc and β-carotene affects morbidity and immune function of infants during the first 6 months of life

Author(s) -

Frank T. Wieringa,

Marjoleine A. Dijkhuizen,

Muhilal,

J.W.M. van der Meer

Publication year - 2010

Publication title -

european journal of clinical nutrition

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.024

H-Index - 157

eISSN - 1476-5640

pISSN - 0954-3007

DOI - 10.1038/ejcn.2010.115

Subject(s) - micronutrient , medicine , pregnancy , immune system , zinc deficiency (plant disorder) , micronutrient deficiency , pediatrics , physiology , randomized controlled trial , zinc , immunology , biology , genetics , materials science , pathology , metallurgy

Micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent worldwide, and a major cause of infant death. Supplementation with multiple micronutrients during pregnancy might improve micronutrient status of the newborn, thereby reducing morbidity and death. Moreover, maternal supplementation might affect the newborn's immune development. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of maternal zinc and β-carotene supplementation on the infant's morbidity and immune function during the first 6 months of life.

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