Iron Deficiency Anemia

Personalized prenatal iron supplementation is crucial, researchers state

14-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

“It is crucial to adjust the prenatal iron supplementation to each pregnant woman’s needs,” as risks are run for the infant both in over and under-dosing, new research has concluded.

Iron deficiency may make women more prone to depression: Study

22-Nov-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Insufficient amounts of iron in the body may lead to psychosocial health consequences such as depression among women of reproductive age (WRA), according to research published in the Journal of Nutrition.

Study: Not all iron supplements for pregnant women should be “considered equal”

07-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by supplement manufacturer Balchem concludes ferrous bisglycinate supplementation in pregnant women results in improved haemoglobin status and a 64% lower rate of side effects compared to other iron...

Study observes gut dysbiosis in anaemic women

01-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Significant differences were noted in the intestinal bacterial populations of iron-deficient anaemic (IDA) women compared with healthy controls, with Faecalibacterium species displaying the greatest reductions, a new metabolomics study finds.

Study: Pig skin collagen peptide and iron bond to treat iron deficiency anemia

12-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

A combination of pig skin collagen peptide and iron (PSCP-Fe) could treat iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) by modulating intestinal flora, according to a recent study.

Prebiotic may boost iron absorption, offer benefits for anemics

25-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with prebiotics like galactooligosaccharides (GOS) may boost iron absorption from foods and help manage childhood deficiency, suggests a new study done with rats.

AIDP to distribute highly bioavailable minerals derived from fungus

26-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

California-based ingredient supplier AIDP has concluded a deal to distribute minerals derived from fungus. The production approach is said to improve bioavailability.

Probiotic Lp299v may help women maintain healthy iron levels during pregnancy

21-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v may improve iron levels in healthy pregnant women and help to prevent iron deficiency for this important group, according to a new study from Sweden.

Iron ladies: Period pain reduced, study shows

24-Jun-2014 By Sarah Hills

Iron supplementation can reduce menstruation complications, according to a study, but their use remains low-key.

Female soldiers benefit from iron supplements, say researchers

26-Jun-2009 By Shane Starling

The physical and cognitive performance of female soldiers can be improved if they are given iron supplements, according to new research.

Fortitech gets Pakistan iron fortification contract

30-May-2007 By Clarisse Douaud

New York State-based Fortitech announced its Asia Pacific
operations have secured a manufacture and supply contract for iron
premix with the Pakistan Ministry of Health's National Wheat Flour
Fortification Program.

Soybean ferritin could help low-iron populations

12-Jan-2006 By Stephen Daniells

Purified ferritin from soybeans is easily adsorbed in the body and
could provide a new way of raising iron levels in low-iron
populations, reports a new study.

Iron-deficient mothers not so good at bonding with child

07-Apr-2005

New mothers who are mildly iron deficient are less emotionally
available or in tune with their babies, said researchers this week.

Prenatal vitamin reformulated with reduced iron

13-Jul-2004

Wyeth Consumer Healthcare has reformulated Materna, the prenatal
vitamin it sells in Canada, in the light of recent research
suggesting that an extremely high iron content in prenatal vitamins
can cause gastrointestinal problems.

Obese children: new risk group for iron deficiency

07-Jul-2004

Children that are overweight are more than twice as likely as
normal weight kids to be iron deficient, finds a new study.

Iron supplement benefits depend on stage of deficiency

21-May-2004

Iron-deficient women who take supplements of the nutrient to remedy
the impact on their physical performance could be wasting their
time, suggests a new study. But for those not yet anemic but
deficient of iron in body tissues, supplements...

Iron deficiency leads to hair loss

06-Feb-2004

A major French study on the effects of nutritional supplements has
confirmed the link between iron deficiency and hair loss, reports
the leading French cosmetics group L'Oreal.

Mineral deficiencies are 'significant' problem

02-May-2002

Infants and children the world over are failing to consume
sufficient quantities of essential vitamins and minerals, according
to scientists from the Academy of Paediatric Nutrition.