Iron is essential for the function of all cells through its roles in oxygen delivery, electron
transport, and enzymatic activity. Cells with high metabolic rates require more iron and are at …

Almost two billion people are deficient in key vitamins and minerals, mostly women and
children in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Deficiencies worsen during …

Iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) are microelements essential for the proper functioning
of living organisms. These elements participatein many processes, including cellular …

Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency in the world and
disproportionately affects pregnant women and young children. Iron deficiency has negative …

Iron is a vital element in nearly every living organism. During pregnancy, optimal iron
concentration is essential for both maternal health and fetal development. As the barrier …

For decades intravenous iron was considered dangerous. Newer formulations with
carbohydrate cores binding elemental iron more tightly allow complete iron replacement …

Iron deficiency (ID) is the world's most common disorder and one of the top five causes of
years lived with disability. Whereas low serum ferritin is diagnostic of ID, ferritin—an acute …

Trace elements have various physiochemical functions in humans and are associated with
the occurrence of preterm birth (PB). However, their mixed effects on PB risk have rarely …

Optimal iron nutrition in utero is essential for development of the fetus and helps establish
birth iron stores adequate to sustain growth in early infancy. In species with hemochorial …

Results: There was a negative association between maternal BMI and iron status at
enrollment (transferrin receptor (sTfR): r= 0.20, P< 0.001; body iron (BI): r=− 0.05; P= 0.03) …