Health
Iron fortified cereal could be the answer to bridging infant iron gap
New research from SAHMRI may have found a solution to improve iron intake among older Australian infants, iron fortified infant cereals.
Oct 23, 2023
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News tagged with iron intake
Immunology
Important role of intestinal immune cells in iron deficiency identified for the first time
Iron deficiency is one of the five main causes of impaired health. It affects 30 percent of the world's population, particularly women. Why iron deficiency can occur, even if enough iron is supplied through the diet, has ...
Apr 20, 2023
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Pediatrics
Formula feeding raises odds for anemia in very 'preemie' babies
Babies born prematurely who are fed formula may need iron supplementation like their breastfed counterparts, new research suggests.
Dec 13, 2022
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Health
Switching to a more plant-based diet affects nutrient intake
A diet based on plant sources benefits both population health and the environment. However, in plant-based diets the intake of certain vitamins and minerals can differ from that of an average Finnish diet, which is heavily ...
Feb 17, 2022
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Health
Changing diets mean more Americans are anemic now
(HealthDay)—Growing numbers of Americans aren't getting enough iron in their diets most likely due to changes in farming practices and a shift away from red meat, researchers report.
Aug 4, 2021
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Gene that affects iron metabolism linked to improved performance in athletes
A genetic variation that regulates iron metabolism may enhance athletes' endurance performance, researchers at the University of Toronto have shown.
Mar 24, 2021
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Health
Too much sodium, not enough vitamins and minerals in diets of pregnant women
A new study suggests that many pregnant women are not getting the proper amounts of some vitamins and minerals, even with supplements, while many are getting potentially excessive amounts of sodium.
Jun 24, 2019
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Cardiology
Higher iron levels associated with increased risk of certain types of stroke
People with higher iron levels may be at greater risk of certain types of stroke, a new study has found.
Oct 29, 2018
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Health
Study finds potential link between alcohol and death rates
Drinking heavily results in uncontrolled iron absorption into the body, putting strain on vital organs and increasing the risk of death, according to a new study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition.
Jul 12, 2018
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Pediatrics
Prenatal maternal iron intake shown to affect the neonatal brain
In the first study of its kind, researchers have shown that inadequate maternal iron intake during pregnancy exerts subtle effects on infant brain development. Their findings have been published online by the journal Pediatric ...
Dec 3, 2015
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