Effect of Iron and Vitamin D Supplementation to Iron Status in Iron Deficiency Anemia

Summary

Iron and vitamin D are two essential micronutrients for the normal growth of young children, and their deficiencies are still a major health problem in developing countries, including Indonesia. A significant association between vitamin D deficiency and anemia has been reported throughout the world. Several studies in various populations all over the world suggest a high degree of association between Iron deficiency anemia and vitamin D deficiency. It is still controversial which deficiency causes the other but this association should be addressed in view of a better treatment proposal. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of vitamin D supplementation on iron status in iron deficiency anemia.

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Start

2023-03-30

Primary completion

2023-09-29

Completion

2023-09-29

Publications

• Results Samson KLI, Fischer JAJ, Roche ML. Iron Status, Anemia, and Iron Interventions and Their Associations with Cognitive and Academic Performance in Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Nutrients. 2022 Jan 5;14(1):224. doi: 10.3390/nu14010224.

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