Abstract
Iron-fortified formulas are recommended throughout infancy and are frequently used beyond, yet safety aspects have been inadequately studied. Iron could theoretically increase pro-oxidant stress, with potential adverse effects, including infection risk, and some clinicians suspect that iron-fortified formulas induce gastrointestinal disturbance.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | E38 |
Journal | Pediatrics |
Volume | 105 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2000 |
Keywords
- Animals
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Female
- Ferritins
- Food, Fortified
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant Food
- Iron
- Male
- Milk