Iron Deficiency

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.

New consumer study shows ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ iron supplement tastes less metallic

13-Oct-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Iron supplementation often has a reputation of being unpalatable, but a new study demonstrates how one solution satisfies the taste buds.

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 explores low-dose iron supplementation in premenopausal women

08-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

A low-dose iron supplement could restore iron levels in healthy premenopausal women with iron deficiency without anemia (IDWA) but without the usual side effects of a higher dosage, 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.

Pumping iron: Resistance training an important part of iron deficiency treatment

20-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Resistance training, regardless of the iron treatment, can improve iron metabolism in older patients with end-stage renal disease, highlighting this as an important coadjutant treatment, new research has concluded.

New guidance for managing iron deficiency: “We have been giving people too much iron”

16-Sep-2021 By Lynda Searby

The British Society of Gastroenterology has published new guidelines for the management of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in adults. One of the recommendations is that oral iron salts should be administered in smaller doses and less frequently than previously...

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 syrup offers hope for improved compliance and positive outcomes in children

15-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with an iron syrup developed especially for children gained a compliance of 92% and improved ferritin levels by 69% in 12 weeks in a clinical trial of iron deficient children.

Synbiotic may boost response to iron supplementation in female athletes: Study

03-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of Taiyo’s Sunfiber and IFF’s Bifidobacterium lactis BL-04 may boost iron stores in training female athletes taking low-dose iron supplements, according to a study using the Regular Girl consumer product.

Study highlights importance of iron in adolescent athletes

04-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Optimal nutrition is fundamental for enhancing training, recovery and performance in athletes. A new study on iron intake and athletic performance in adolescent athletes underscores the importance of iron intake and the need for more research.