The Effects of Early-Life Iron Deficiency on Brain Energy Metabolism

Iron deficiency (ID) is one of the most prevalent nutritional deficiencies in the world. Iron deficiency in the late fetal and newborn period causes abnormal cognitive performance and emotional regulation, which can persist into adulthood despite iron repletion. Potential mechanisms contributing to...

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Main Authors: Thomas W Bastian, Raghavendra Rao, Phu V Tran, Michael K Georgieff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-06-01
Series:Neuroscience Insights
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2633105520935104