Effects of probiotics on immunity and iron homeostasis: A mini-review.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to review factors influencing the efficacy of iron supplementation for iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and explore the potential role of probiotics in immunity and iron homeostasis.
Results Summary
The abstract highlights that iron supplementation is a standard intervention for IDA but notes that efficacy can be affected by factors like stunting, infections, and genetics. It also mentions emerging research on probiotics' role in immunity and iron homeostasis.
Population
Not specified (general discussion of iron deficiency in developed and developing countries).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Iron supplementation | decrease | iron deficiency anemia (IDA) | developed and developing countries | - | standard intervention for the prevention and treatment | #1 |
probiotics | neutral | immunity and iron homeostasis | - | - | effects on immunity and iron homeostasis | #2 |
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.