Abstract
In observational studies anaemia and iron deficiency are associated with cognitive deficits, suggesting that iron supplementation may improve cognitive function. However, due to the potential for confounding by socio-economic status in observational studies, this needs to be verified in data from randomised controlled trials (RCTs).
Original language | English |
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Article number | 4 |
Journal | Nutrition Journal |
Volume | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 25 Jan 2010 |
Keywords
- Administration, Oral
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Anemia
- Child
- Cognition
- Dietary Supplements
- Educational Status
- Female
- Humans
- Intelligence
- Intelligence Tests
- Iron, Dietary
- Male
- Memory
- Psychomotor Performance
- Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
- Young Adult