Iron Supplementation and Infant Gut Microbiota: Meta-Analysis Reveals Bifidobacterium Loss
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Iron supplementation in infants reduces Bifidobacterium abundance by 6.37%, as confirmed by meta-analysis. While critical for anemia prevention, oral iron may disrupt the infant gut microbiota, potentially supporting pathogen growth. Prebiotic co-administration could mitigate adverse effects.
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