Iron fortification adversely affects the gut microbiome, increases pathogen abundance and induces intestinal inflammation in Kenyan infants.

Jaeggi, Tanja

Iron fortification adversely affects the gut microbiome, increases pathogen abundance and induces intestinal inflammation in Kenyan infants. [electronic resource] - Gut May 2015 - 731-42 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1468-3288

10.1136/gutjnl-2014-307720 doi


Anemia, Iron-Deficiency--prevention & control
Bacteria--isolation & purification
Diarrhea, Infantile--chemically induced
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Double-Blind Method
Enterocolitis--chemically induced
Feces--chemistry
Food, Fortified--adverse effects
Humans
Infant
Intestines--microbiology
Iron, Dietary--administration & dosage
Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex--metabolism
Microbiota--drug effects
Micronutrients--administration & dosage