Open AccessIron supplementation of breastfed infants from an early age
Author(s) -
Ekhard E. Ziegler,
Steven E. Nelson,
Janice M. Jeter
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
american journal of clinical nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1938-3207
pISSN - 0002-9165
DOI - 10.3945/ajcn.2008.26591
Subject(s) - medicine , iron deficiency , anemia , soluble transferrin receptor , multivitamin , iron deficiency anemia , ferritin , hemoglobin , placebo , breast feeding , iron supplement , pediatrics , adverse effect , iron status , physiology , vitamin , alternative medicine , pathology
In breastfed infants, iron deficiency at <6 mo of life, although uncommon, is observed in industrialized countries. Iron supplementation starting at an early age may prevent iron deficiency.
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