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

• Main Authors: Theoni Karamantziani (Author), Abraham Pouliakis (Author), Theodoros Xanthos (Author), Konstantinos Ekmektzoglou (Author), Styliani Paliatsiou (Author), Rozeta Sokou (Author), Nicoletta Iacovidou (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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(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...