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Aug 2026
Effect of iron supplementation on brain myelination and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children aged 0–3 years: a systematic review protocol
Iron deficiency is one of the most prevalent micronutrient deficiencies globally, affecting nearly 40% of children aged 6–59 months. Iron plays an essential role in early brain development, particularly in myelination, neurotransmitter synthesis and energy metabolism. Deficiency during critical developmental period...
A. Sinha, Yamini Priyanka Kuruba, Pradeep Kumar et al.
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