Neural Development and the Impact of Early Iron Deficiency

Jan. 9, 2009

John Beard, MD
Distinguished Professor of Nutritional Sciences
The Pennsylvania State University

 

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Early life iron deficiency likely has lifelong consequences due to morphologic and biochemical alterations in neural development. Changes in myelin, hippocampus, and monoamine metabolism are clearly related to brain iron deficits. Current data demonstrate persistent effects into adulthood.

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