The influence of obesity on maternal iron homeostasis and nutrition status during pregnancy
remains only partially clarified. Our study objectives were (1) to describe how obesity …

Iron is an essential micronutrient and is important not only in carrying oxygen but also to the
catalytic activity of a variety of enzymes. In the fetus, it is vital to the synthesis of hemoglobin …

Background Iron‐deficiency anaemia is highly prevalent among non‐pregnant women of
reproductive age (menstruating women) worldwide, although the prevalence is highest in …

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) during pregnancy is associated with significant morbidity for
mothers and infants. Over 50% of pregnant women in developing countries suffer from IDA. It …

What effects might arise from early life exposures to high iron? This review considers the
specific effects of high iron on the brain, stem cells, and the process of erythropoiesis and …

Overloaded iron can deposit in the reproductive system and impair ovarian function. But few
studies have identified the exact effect of overloaded iron on the endocrine function and …

Background Iron supplementation is widely recommended for all pregnant women,
irrespective of their iron status. But providing excess iron to nonanemic pregnant women can …

Anemia in Indian women continues to be highly prevalent, and is thought to be due to low
dietary iron content. The high risk of dietary iron deficiency is based on the Indian Council of …

Both iron deficiency (ID) and excess can lead to impaired health status. There is substantial
evidence of a U-shaped curve between the risk of adverse birth outcomes and maternal …

Introduction Effects of daily iron supplementation in iron replete pregnancy are unclear. This
systematic review aimed to assess benefits and harms of oral iron supplements in pregnant …