Iron and zinc supplementation improved iron and zinc status, but not physical growth, of apparently healthy, breast-fed infants in rural communities of northeast Thailand

Iron and zinc supplementation improved iron and zinc status, but not physical growth, of apparently healthy, breast-fed infants in rural communities of northeast Thailand

Iron deficiency is prevalent in children and infants worldwide. Zinc deficiency may be prevalent, but data are lacking. Both iron and zinc deficiency negatively affect growth and psychomotor development. Combined iron and zinc supplementation might be beneficial, but the potential interactions need...

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Main Authors: Emorn Wasantwisut, Pattanee Winichagoon, Chureeporn Chitchumroonchokchai, Uruwan Yamborisut, Atitada Boonpraderm, Tippawan Pongcharoen, Kitti Sranacharoenpong, Wanphen Russameesopaphorn
Other Authors: Mahidol University
Format: Article
Published: 2018
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Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Medicine
Online Access:https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/22862
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Institution: Mahidol University

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