The effect of vitamin B12 supplementation in Nepalese infants on growth and development: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

The effect of vitamin B12 supplementation in Nepalese infants on growth and development: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies and is associated with poor cognitive development and growth. Vitamin B12 is crucial for normal cell division and differentiation, and it is necessary for the development and myelination of the central ne...

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Main Authors: Tor A. Strand, Manjeswori Ulak, Ram K. Chandyo, Ingrid Kvestad, Mari Hysing, Merina Shrestha, Sudha Basnet, Suman Ranjitkar, Laxman Shrestha, Prakash S. Shrestha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Growth
Infants
Nutrition
Cobalamin
Nepal
Cognitive Development
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-017-1937-0

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