Multi-Nutrient Fortified Dairy-Based Drink Reduces Anaemia without Observed Adverse Effects on Gut Microbiota in Anaemic Malnourished Nigerian Toddlers: A Randomised Dose–Response Study

Multi-Nutrient Fortified Dairy-Based Drink Reduces Anaemia without Observed Adverse Effects on Gut Microbiota in Anaemic Malnourished Nigerian Toddlers: A Randomised Dose–Response Study

Prevalence of anaemia among Nigerian toddlers is reported to be high, and may cause significant morbidity, affects brain development and function, and results in weakness and fatigue. Although, iron fortification can reduce anaemia, yet the effect on gut microbiota is unclear. This open-label random...

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Main Authors: Adedotun J. Owolabi, Idowu O. Senbanjo, Kazeem A. Oshikoya, Jos Boekhorst, Robyn T. Eijlander, Guus A. M. Kortman, Jeske H. J. Hageman, Folake Samuel, Alida Melse-Boonstra, Anne Schaafsma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
anaemia
malnourished
iron deficiency
iron deficiency anaemia
microbiota
Nigeria
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/5/1566

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