Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Frederike M. D. Husmann, Laura Stierli, Dominic S. Braem, Christophe Zeder, Stefanie D. Kraemer, Michael B. Zimmermann, Isabelle Herter-Aeberli
Summary: Prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) increase iron solubility from ferrous fumarate at physiological pH levels in the proximal duodenum. In vivo absorption kinetics indicate effects on iron absorption primarily in the proximal gut rather than the distal gut. Interaction between GOS and serum ferritin (SF) may benefit iron-deficient women, potentially due to higher solubility demonstrated in vitro.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Vito Leonardo Miniello, Maria Carmen Verga, Andrea Miniello, Cristina Di Mauro, Lucia Diaferio, Ruggiero Francavilla
Summary: The complementary feeding period between 6 and 24 months is crucial for infant nutrition and development, especially in addressing iron deficiency and anemia. Healthcare providers should follow guidelines to ensure adequate iron intake and address iron deficiency in infants during this critical period.
Article
Hematology
Siddhibhong Jongkraijakra, Thitima Doungngern, Warunsuda Sripakdee, Arnuparp Lekhakula
Summary: This study aimed to compare the efficacy and adverse events of thrice-weekly and thrice-daily iron treatment in adult patients with iron deficiency anemia. The results showed that both regimens were equally effective, but the thrice-daily regimen had more gastrointestinal adverse events.
ANNALS OF HEMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Thomas Alan Wemyss, Miranda Nixon-Hill, Felix Outlaw, Anita Karsa, Judith Meek, Christabel Enweronu-Laryea, Terence S. Leung
Summary: This research develops a non-invasive technique for screening anaemia using smartphone-based colorimetry in infants and young children in Ghana. The algorithm uses specific regions of interest to detect blood composition, and the results show that this method has high sensitivity and specificity in screening anaemia.
Article
Pediatrics
Fredrik Baeckstroem, Anna Chmielewska, Magnus Domelloef, Staffan K. Berglund
Summary: This study aimed to assess the ERFE serum concentrations and its predictors in infants, and found that ERFE concentrations increase gradually during the first year of life in infants, but lack correlation to iron status and markers of erythropoiesis.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jordie A. J. Fischer, Arlin M. Cherian, Jeffrey N. Bone, Crystal D. Karakochuk
Summary: This study found that ferrous bisglycinate supplementation, compared to other iron supplements, can increase hemoglobin concentration and reduce gastrointestinal adverse events in pregnant women. However, there was no significant impact on hemoglobin and ferritin concentrations in children. More research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of ferrous bisglycinate compared to other iron supplements in other populations.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Reza Heidari, Seyedeh-Masoumeh Taghizadeh, Mahboubeh Karami-Darehnaranji, Esmaeil Mirzaei, Aydin Berenjian, Alireza Ebrahiminezhad
Summary: This study compared the bioavailability and biocompatibility of iron oxide-hydroxide (FeOOH) nanospheres (FeNSs) and nanorods (FeNRs) in an in vivo study, and found that nano-based iron supplements are more efficient than iron salts, with the shape of the nanostructures affecting their bioavailability.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hanna K. von Siebenthal, Valeria Galetti, Michael B. Zimmermann, Nicole U. Stoffel
Summary: This study found that the regulatory pathways of iron absorption are intact in infancy, and iron absorption in infants begins to increase at threshold ferritin and hepcidin values similar to adult values. These findings are important for the management of iron nutrition in infants and young children.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ritzzaleena Rosli Mohd Rosli, Mohd Noor Norhayati, Shaiful Bahari Ismail
Summary: The study found that ferrous sulphate is significantly superior to iron polymaltose complex in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in children, showing clinically meaningful differences in Hb and ferritin levels.
Article
Pediatrics
Nanja Bevers, Els Van de Vijver, Arta Aliu, Ashkan Rezazadeh Ardabili, Philippe Rosias, Janneke Stapelbroek, Imke A. Bertrams Maartens, Cathelijne van de Feen, Hankje Escher, Annemarie Oudshoorn, Sarah Teklenburg, Saskia Vande Velde, Bjorn Winkens, Maarten Raijmakers, Anita Vreugdenhil, Marieke J. Pierik, Patrick F. van Rheenen
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether intravenous or oral iron suppletion is superior in improving physical fitness in anemic children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study found that a single dose of IV iron was more effective in quickly improving physical fitness compared to oral iron, but there were no differences between oral and IV therapies at 3 and 6 months after initiation of therapy.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Mingyan Li, Ying Lv, Jionghuan Ying, Lin Xu, Weijun Chen, Quan Zheng, Chai Ji, Jie Shao
Summary: The study found that a daily dose of 2 mg/kg iron supplement is effective in maintaining iron homeostasis in preterm infants, and factors such as Hb levels at birth and at 3 months, gender, and feeding patterns can affect the prevalence of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Ildiko Csoelle, Regina Felso, Eva Szabo, Maria-Inti Metzendorf, Lukas Schwingshackl, Tamas Ferenci, Szimonetta Lohner
Summary: The study found that providing fortified complementary foods to children aged 6-23 months can help prevent anemia in malaria-endemic regions, but the effects on height and weight are not significant.
LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mary A. Uyoga, Glory Mzembe, Nicole U. Stoffel, Diego Moretti, Christophe Zeder, Kamija Phiri, Magalie Sabatier, Nicholas P. Hays, Michael B. Zimmermann, Martin N. Mwangi
Summary: Compared to infant cereals based on refined grains, infant cereals containing whole grains and pulses may provide a healthier source of well-absorbed iron. However, the iron absorption from these cereals is still uncertain.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carla Moscheo, Maria Licciardello, Piera Samperi, Milena La Spina, Andrea Di Cataldo, Giovanna Russo
Summary: Iron deficiency anemia is a common hematological disorder in children with room for improvement in its management. The introduction of new iron formulations, both oral and parenteral, offers more effective and less toxic treatment options, while parenteral iron may continue to evolve.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Akkarach Bumrungpert, Patcharanee Pavadhgul, Theera Piromsawasdi, M. R. Mozafari
Summary: This study suggests that oral ferrous bisglycinate plus folinic acid supplementation is comparable to standard ferrous fumarate for the clinical management of iron deficiency in pregnant women, with better bioavailability, tolerability, and efficacy, and a lower elemental iron dosage.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anali Castellanos-Gutierrez, Tania G. Sanchez-Pimienta, Carolina Batis, Walter Willett, Juan A. Rivera
Summary: The study found that Mexican adults have a diet that deviates from a healthy pattern, with excessive intake of grains, dairy, sugar, and animal-based proteins, and insufficient intake of vegetables and fruits. Therefore, a healthy and sustainable reference diet tailored to the Mexican population was proposed based on these findings.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fabiola Mejia-Rodriguez, Mario E. Flores-Aldana, Amado D. Quezada-Sanchez, Teresa Shamah-Levy, Salvador Villalpando, Alejandra Contreras-Manzano, Silvia Bhatt-Carreno, Manuela Orjuela-Grimm
Summary: Altitude, latitude, urban dwelling, and obesity were found to predict vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency in women of childbearing age in Mexico. Additionally, factors such as residence location, altitude, latitude, and rural classification were important predictors of sporadic retinoblastoma in children.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine Curi-Quinto, Mishel Unar-Munguia, Sonia Rodriguez-Ramirez, Elin Roos, Walter C. Willett, Juan A. Rivera
Summary: The study found a positive association between diet cost and quality in urban areas of Mexico, while no significant correlation was observed in rural areas. Residents in rural areas generally have higher quality diets at lower cost, with higher intake of whole grains and beans, and lower intake of Na, added sugars, and saturated fats. Factors such as living in the South, being indigenous, and having low socioeconomic status were also associated with higher quality diets. Further research is needed to understand the relationship between diet cost and quality in rural areas.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Vanessa de la Cruz-gongora, Aaron Salinas-Rodriguez, Mario Flores-Aldana, Salvador Villalpando
Summary: Anemia in older adults in Mexico is associated with an inflammatory component, with vitamin A deficiency linked to anemia of inflammation and vitamin D deficiency linked to nutritional deficiencies and anemia of multiple causes.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Armando Garcia-Guerra, Juan A. Rivera, Lynnette M. Neufeld, Amado D. Quezada-Sanchez, Clara Dominguez Islas, Ana Cecilia Fernandez-Gaxiola, Anabelle Bonvecchio Arenas
Summary: This study compared the effects of three micronutrient products on iron and zinc status of Mexican children aged 6-12 months. The results showed that both zinc and hemoglobin concentrations significantly increased in the syrup and micronutrient powders groups, while the prevalence of anemia significantly decreased only in the micronutrient powders group.
Article
Health Policy & Services
Regina Duran, Edalith Asmitia, Juan Rivera, Simon Barquera, Lizbeth Tolentino-Mayo
Summary: This study analysed the stakeholders' perspectives during the public consultation of the NOM-051 modification project in Mexico. The majority of industry and business interest non-governmental organizations opposed the project, while public interest non-governmental organizations, academia, and health professionals were in favor. Supporters believed that the project was essential for informing consumers, improving food choices, and reducing the prevalence of overweight and obesity. The opponents primarily focused on their economic interests.
HEALTH RESEARCH POLICY AND SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Ivonne Ramirez-Silva, Ana Carolina Ariza, Sofia Barragan-Vazquez, Melanie Mendoza Jimenez, Eduardo Ortiz-Panozo, Carolina Batis, Ana Burguete-Garcia, Laura Avila-Jimenez, Elena Zambrano, Juan A. Rivera
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between patterns of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and continued breastfeeding (CBF) with adiposity and growth in Mexican children, as well as the mediating role of appetite and satiety indicators. The findings suggest that longer duration of EBF and CBF is associated with lower adiposity in children under 2 years of age, and this association may be partially mediated by appetite and satiety indicators.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Eduardo Rangel-Baltazar, Sonia Rodriguez-Ramirez, Lucia Cuevas-Nasu, Teresa Shamah-Levy, Ignacio Mendez-Gomez-Humaran, Juan A. Rivera
Summary: The optimal waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) cut-off points for predicting cardiovascular risk (CVR) in Mexican adults vary by sex and height, with higher cut-off points for women than for men, and for individuals with short stature.
ARCHIVES OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Francisco Reyes-Sanchez, Ana Basto-Abreu, Rossana Torres-Alvarez, Martha Carnalla-Cortes, Alan Reyes-Garcia, Boyd Swinburn, Rafael Meza, Juan A. A. Rivera, Barry Popkin, Tonatiuh Barientos-Gutierrez
Summary: This study aims to explore obesity goals for Mexico in 2030 and 2040, as well as estimate the required caloric reductions to achieve them. The projections show that obesity prevalence in Mexico will continue to increase, and high-intensity interventions will be needed to reach the obesity goals for 2030 and 2040.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vanessa De la Cruz-Gongora, Brenda Martinez-Tapia, Teresa Shamah-Levy, Salvador Villalpando
Summary: The study revealed that micronutrient deficiencies and anemia are common issues among Mexican children, particularly affecting younger children. It is recommended to strengthen fortification and supplementation programs to prevent the long-term consequences of micronutrient deficiencies.
SALUD PUBLICA DE MEXICO
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vanessa De la Cruz-Gongora, Teresa Shamah-Levy, Salvador Villalpando, Ignacio Mendez-Gomez Humaran, Rosario Rebollar-Campos, Juan Rivera-Dommarco
Summary: Over the past 19 years, there has been a significant decrease in zinc deficiency among preschool-age Mexican children, with the largest reduction seen in children benefiting from the CCT-POP social program.
SALUD PUBLICA DE MEXICO
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Martin Romero-Martinez, Tonatiuh Barrientos-Gutierrez, Lucia Cuevas-Nasu, Sergio Bautista-Arredondo, M. Arantxa Colchero, Elsa B. Gaona-Pineda, Eduardo Lazcano-Ponce, Jesus Martinez-Barnetche, Celia Alpuche-Aranda, Juan Rivera-Dommarco, Teresa Shamah-Levy
Summary: Ensanut COVID-19 is a probabilistic household survey that allows valid statistical inferences on parameters of interest in public health. The survey collected a significant amount of data on SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity and achieved a high household response rate and testing response rate.
SALUD PUBLICA DE MEXICO
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vanessa De La Cruz-Gongora, Marta Rivera-Pasquel, Teresa Shamah-Levy, Salvador Villalpando-Hernandez
Summary: Anemia and iron deficiency are common in older adults, with chronic comorbidities playing a significant role in explaining the anemia issue. Iron deficiency is not the main contributor to anemia in this population.
SALUD PUBLICA DE MEXICO
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Pamela L. Barrios, Raquel Garcia-Feregrino, Juan A. Rivera, Albino Barraza-Villarreal, Leticia Hernandez-Cadena, Isabel Romieu, Ines Gonzalez-Casanova, Usha Ramakrishnan, Daniel J. Hoffman
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2019)
