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. 2022 Jun:49:24-27.
doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2022.03.031. Epub 2022 Mar 31.

Effects of probiotics on immunity and iron homeostasis: A mini-review

Bahrul Fikri  1 , Nadhirah Rasyid Ridha  2 , Sri Hardiyanti Putri  3 , Setia Budi Salekede  2 , Aidah Juliaty  2 , Conny Tanjung  4 , Nasrum Massi  5
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Effects of probiotics on immunity and iron homeostasis: A mini-review

Bahrul Fikri et al. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2022 Jun.

Abstract

Iron deficiency remains a major problem in both developed and developing countries. Iron supplementation has been used as a standard intervention for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA). There are many factors affecting the efficacy, including stunting, infections or inflammations, and genetics. Recently, some studies have been conducted to further investigate the effects of probiotics on immunity and iron homeostasis. This mini review discusses about some important factors that can improve the management of IDA.

Keywords: Immunity; Iron homeostasis; Probiotics.

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