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

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 inflamm...

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Published in:Clinical nutrition ESPEN 2022-06, Vol.49, p.24-27
Main Authors: Fikri, Bahrul, Ridha, Nadhirah Rasyid, Putri, Sri Hardiyanti, Salekede, Setia Budi, Juliaty, Aidah, Tanjung, Conny, Massi, Nasrum
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anemia, Iron-Deficiency - prevention & control
Homeostasis
Humans
Immunity
Iron
Iron Deficiencies
Iron homeostasis
Probiotics
Probiotics - therapeutic use
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2405-4577
2405-4577
DOI:10.1016/j.clnesp.2022.03.031