News tagged with iron intake

Babies of obese mothers at risk for iron deficiency, study finds

A new study has found that obese women are more likely to have babies with lower levels of iron, a mineral that is crucial for nervous system development in the early stages of life.

Overweight and Obesity Mar 18, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Women's iron intake may help to protect against pre-menstrual syndrome

Women who reported eating a diet rich in iron were 30 to 40 percent less likely to develop pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) than women who consumed lower amounts, in a study reported this week by researchers at the University ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology Feb 26, 2013 | not rated yet | 0