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The Influence of Hepcidin on Benefits and Risks of Iron Supplementation in Bangladeshi Children
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Author Affiliations
University of South Carolina, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, The University of Melbourne
Published InCurrent Developments in Nutrition
Year2025
Abstract
Objectives: Hepcidin level may determine individual responses to iron supplementation, but limited evidence exists from pediatric trials. We examined the influence of hepcidin on the effects of supplementation with iron syrup and multiple micronutrient powders (MNPs) on hemoglobin and ferritin concentrations and incidence of diarrhea in young children.
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