Clipping Board » Dangerous Medicinal Tonics ─ Nutrients should be moderate in the body—excessive supplementation only becomes a burden.
"Health Horizon" p123
Iron-deficiency anemia in children can lead to developmental delays, while anemia in pregnant women may result in adverse outcomes such as premature birth and low birth weight. Therefore, iron supplementation for infants and young children has long been emphasized. However, recent research by scientists at the University of Michigan has found that excessive iron in baby food may negatively affect child development.
According to a report by EFE, the U.S. infant feeding guidelines recommend adding 12 milligrams of iron per liter of baby food to prevent iron-deficiency anemia in children. Yet, a study led by Betsy Lozoff at the University of Michigan, involving 494 Chilean children, revealed that by the age of 10, those who followed this guideline generally exhibited poorer cognitive, visual, and motor development compared to children who consumed less than 12 milligrams of iron.
Experts point out that the body requires iron to produce hemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells that enables oxygen transport. Higher hemoglobin levels indicate sufficient iron in the body, eliminating the need for additional supplementation.
Study: Excess Iron in Baby Food May Affect Child Development
Iron-deficiency anemia in children can lead to developmental delays, while anemia in pregnant women may result in adverse outcomes such as premature birth and low birth weight. Therefore, iron supplementation for infants and young children has long been emphasized. However, recent research by scientists at the University of Michigan has found that excessive iron in baby food may negatively affect child development.
According to a report by EFE, the U.S. infant feeding guidelines recommend adding 12 milligrams of iron per liter of baby food to prevent iron-deficiency anemia in children. Yet, a study led by Betsy Lozoff at the University of Michigan, involving 494 Chilean children, revealed that by the age of 10, those who followed this guideline generally exhibited poorer cognitive, visual, and motor development compared to children who consumed less than 12 milligrams of iron.
Experts point out that the body requires iron to produce hemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells that enables oxygen transport. Higher hemoglobin levels indicate sufficient iron in the body, eliminating the need for additional supplementation.