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 …

This is the fifth in the series of reviews developed as part of the Biomarkers of Nutrition for
Development (BOND) program. The BOND Iron Expert Panel (I-EP) reviewed the extant …

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a deliberately progressive neurological disorder, arises due to
degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc). The …

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

Maternal health during gestational period is undoubtedly critical in shaping optimal fetal
development and future health of the offspring. Gestational diabetes mellitus is a metabolic …

During restricted time windows of postnatal life, called critical periods, neural circuits are
highly plastic and are shaped by environmental stimuli. In several mammalian brain areas …

Iron deficiency is the most common form of nutrient deficiency worldwide. It is highly
prevalent due to the limited availability of high quality food in developing countries and poor …

Early iron deficiency not only affects brain and behavioral function during the period of iron
deficiency, it persists long after treatment. The mechanisms include long-term alterations in …

Iron deficiency (ID) before the age of 3 y can lead to long-term neurological deficits despite
prompt diagnosis of ID anemia (IDA) by screening of hemoglobin concentrations followed by …

The incidence of neurological diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease
and stroke, is increasing. An increasing number of studies have correlated these diseases …