Approaches for Reducing the Risk of Early-Life Iron Deficiency-Induced Brain Dysfunction in Children

Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency in the world. Women of reproductive age and young children are particularly vulnerable. Iron deficiency in late prenatal and early postnatal periods can lead to long-term neurobehavioral deficits, despite iron treatment. This may occur beca...

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Main Authors: Sarah E. Cusick, Michael K. Georgieff, Raghavendra Rao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/2/227