Examine Database: Iron Deficiency Anemia Risk
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | B | ||
| Prenatal Vitamins | D |
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Iron supplements in pregnancy: A precaution or an overreach?
In this meta-analysis of 21 randomized controlled trials in 4,323 pregnant women without anemia, supplementation with iron reduced the risk of developing anemia and improved ferritin and hemoglobin levels, compared to a placebo or no intervention.
The roles of genetic and dietary factors in healthy pregnancies
Early supplementation with iron may prevent iron deficiency at 6 months old
Examine Database References
- Iron - Andersen CT, Marsden DM, Duggan CP, Liu E, Mozaffarian D, Fawzi WWOral iron supplementation and anaemia in children according to schedule, duration, dose and cosupplementation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 129 randomised trials.BMJ Glob Health.(2023-Feb)
- Iron - Hansen R, Sejer EPF, Holm C, Schroll JBIron supplements in pregnant women with normal iron status: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand.(2023-Sep)
- Prenatal Vitamins - Keats EC, Oh C, Chau T, Khalifa DS, Imdad A, Bhutta ZAEffects of vitamin and mineral supplementation during pregnancy on maternal, birth, child health and development outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review.Campbell Syst Rev.(2021-Jun)
- Iron - Watt A, Eaton H, Eastwick-Jones K, Thomas ET, Plüddemann AThe benefits and harms of oral iron supplementation in non-anaemic pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Fam Pract.(2025 Jan 21)