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3/24/2026
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SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 3 Researches
6.7
USERS' SCORE
Moderately Good
Based on 2 Reviews
7.5
Top Medical Research Studies
9
We explored how adding iron, specifically Fe-Gly, to piglets' diets could help combat diarrhea caused by enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) infections. In our study, we administered 50 mg of Fe-Gly to weaned piglets that had been infected, monitoring their growth, diarrhea rates, and overall gut health.
We observed remarkable improvements in the piglets' growth performance, with increases in average daily feed intake and daily gain by over 30%. Most notably, the rate of diarrhea significantly decreased by 40%. Additionally, we found that this iron supplementation raised the levels of total iron binding capacity in piglet serum, suggesting better iron transport and utilization.
Beyond growth metrics, the addition of Fe-Gly also showed potential in alleviating intestinal damage incurred from the ETEC challenge. As a result, we conclude that Fe-Gly not only meets daily iron needs but also reduces the iron available for harmful gut bacteria, promoting better intestinal health in piglets suffering from infections.
We observed remarkable improvements in the piglets' growth performance, with increases in average daily feed intake and daily gain by over 30%. Most notably, the rate of diarrhea significantly decreased by 40%. Additionally, we found that this iron supplementation raised the levels of total iron binding capacity in piglet serum, suggesting better iron transport and utilization.
Beyond growth metrics, the addition of Fe-Gly also showed potential in alleviating intestinal damage incurred from the ETEC challenge. As a result, we conclude that Fe-Gly not only meets daily iron needs but also reduces the iron available for harmful gut bacteria, promoting better intestinal health in piglets suffering from infections.
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7
We explored the effect of iron supplementation in the form of Micronutrient Powder (MNP) on the duration of diarrhea among infants aged 6 to 11 months. By analyzing longitudinal data, we utilized a sophisticated statistical approach that considered the unique patterns of each child’s health over time.
Our findings revealed some interesting trends. Initially, infants using low-dose iron seemed to experience a greater number of days with diarrhea compared to those who did not use it. However, this pattern flipped as time went on, suggesting that the immediate benefits may vary.
Additionally, we noticed that infants who practiced exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and supplemented with MNP reported fewer instances of respiratory issues. Overall, we observed that while iron treatment had some impact on respiratory infections, its direct effect on diarrhea was not straightforward.
Therefore, while iron supplementation can be beneficial in some contexts, the results point towards a more complex interaction with diarrhea in infants. This emphasizes the necessity of further investigation into dietary and health practices to enhance child health in our communities.
Our findings revealed some interesting trends. Initially, infants using low-dose iron seemed to experience a greater number of days with diarrhea compared to those who did not use it. However, this pattern flipped as time went on, suggesting that the immediate benefits may vary.
Additionally, we noticed that infants who practiced exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and supplemented with MNP reported fewer instances of respiratory issues. Overall, we observed that while iron treatment had some impact on respiratory infections, its direct effect on diarrhea was not straightforward.
Therefore, while iron supplementation can be beneficial in some contexts, the results point towards a more complex interaction with diarrhea in infants. This emphasizes the necessity of further investigation into dietary and health practices to enhance child health in our communities.
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4
We conducted a study to evaluate how iron supplements and iron-containing micronutrient powders (MNPs) affect the gut microbiome and the incidence of diarrhea in infants from rural Bangladesh. Over the course of three months, we gave 923 infants either iron, MNPs, or a placebo while monitoring their gut health.
Interestingly, we found no significant increase in diarrhea among the infants receiving iron supplements or MNPs compared to those given the placebo. This gives us a bit of reassurance regarding the safety of these interventions. Our primary analysis showed no substantial changes in gut microbiome diversity or composition after the treatments.
However, it's worth noting that when we looked closer—without adjusting for multiple comparisons—we observed some changes. Infants receiving iron and MNPs showed a reduction in beneficial gut bacteria, like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, alongside an increase in potentially harmful species like Clostridium. These shifts were more pronounced in infants who already had enough iron at the start of the study.
Overall, while there was no significant increase in diarrhea, the observed shifts in the gut microbiome could raise concerns, especially in well-nourished infants. Our findings highlight the need for further research to understand the complexities of iron treatment fully.
Interestingly, we found no significant increase in diarrhea among the infants receiving iron supplements or MNPs compared to those given the placebo. This gives us a bit of reassurance regarding the safety of these interventions. Our primary analysis showed no substantial changes in gut microbiome diversity or composition after the treatments.
However, it's worth noting that when we looked closer—without adjusting for multiple comparisons—we observed some changes. Infants receiving iron and MNPs showed a reduction in beneficial gut bacteria, like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, alongside an increase in potentially harmful species like Clostridium. These shifts were more pronounced in infants who already had enough iron at the start of the study.
Overall, while there was no significant increase in diarrhea, the observed shifts in the gut microbiome could raise concerns, especially in well-nourished infants. Our findings highlight the need for further research to understand the complexities of iron treatment fully.
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Most Useful Reviews
0
Severe side effects noted
4 people found this helpful
Ingredient alert: this product contains lactose, sorbitol, and polydextrose—a triple threat for diarrhea. I always thought iron supplements caused constipation, but this one caused the opposite. I wish I had checked the ingredients; the side effects were not worth it, and I won't continue with Feosol.
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6
Diarrhea subsided quickly
2 people found this helpful
I feel so much better now! After being diagnosed as anaemic, I was feeling miserable, but after 10 days on this supplement, I feel revitalised. I had some diarrhea for the first 4 or 5 days, but it went away. Don't be too quick to give up; with some patience, the results are worth it!
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 3 Researches
6.7
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9
We explored how adding iron, specifically Fe-Gly, to piglets' diets could help combat diarrhea caused by enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) infections. In our study, we administered 50 mg of Fe-Gly to weaned piglets that had been infected, monitoring their growth, diarrhea rates, and overall gut health.
We observed remarkable improvements in the piglets' growth performance, with increases in average daily feed intake and daily gain by over 30%. Most notably, the rate of diarrhea significantly decreased by 40%. Additionally, we found that this iron supplementation raised the levels of total iron binding capacity in piglet serum, suggesting better iron transport and utilization.
Beyond growth metrics, the addition of Fe-Gly also showed potential in alleviating intestinal damage incurred from the ETEC challenge. As a result, we conclude that Fe-Gly not only meets daily iron needs but also reduces the iron available for harmful gut bacteria, promoting better intestinal health in piglets suffering from infections.
We observed remarkable improvements in the piglets' growth performance, with increases in average daily feed intake and daily gain by over 30%. Most notably, the rate of diarrhea significantly decreased by 40%. Additionally, we found that this iron supplementation raised the levels of total iron binding capacity in piglet serum, suggesting better iron transport and utilization.
Beyond growth metrics, the addition of Fe-Gly also showed potential in alleviating intestinal damage incurred from the ETEC challenge. As a result, we conclude that Fe-Gly not only meets daily iron needs but also reduces the iron available for harmful gut bacteria, promoting better intestinal health in piglets suffering from infections.
Read More
7
We explored the effect of iron supplementation in the form of Micronutrient Powder (MNP) on the duration of diarrhea among infants aged 6 to 11 months. By analyzing longitudinal data, we utilized a sophisticated statistical approach that considered the unique patterns of each child’s health over time.
Our findings revealed some interesting trends. Initially, infants using low-dose iron seemed to experience a greater number of days with diarrhea compared to those who did not use it. However, this pattern flipped as time went on, suggesting that the immediate benefits may vary.
Additionally, we noticed that infants who practiced exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and supplemented with MNP reported fewer instances of respiratory issues. Overall, we observed that while iron treatment had some impact on respiratory infections, its direct effect on diarrhea was not straightforward.
Therefore, while iron supplementation can be beneficial in some contexts, the results point towards a more complex interaction with diarrhea in infants. This emphasizes the necessity of further investigation into dietary and health practices to enhance child health in our communities.
Our findings revealed some interesting trends. Initially, infants using low-dose iron seemed to experience a greater number of days with diarrhea compared to those who did not use it. However, this pattern flipped as time went on, suggesting that the immediate benefits may vary.
Additionally, we noticed that infants who practiced exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and supplemented with MNP reported fewer instances of respiratory issues. Overall, we observed that while iron treatment had some impact on respiratory infections, its direct effect on diarrhea was not straightforward.
Therefore, while iron supplementation can be beneficial in some contexts, the results point towards a more complex interaction with diarrhea in infants. This emphasizes the necessity of further investigation into dietary and health practices to enhance child health in our communities.
Read More
4
We conducted a study to evaluate how iron supplements and iron-containing micronutrient powders (MNPs) affect the gut microbiome and the incidence of diarrhea in infants from rural Bangladesh. Over the course of three months, we gave 923 infants either iron, MNPs, or a placebo while monitoring their gut health.
Interestingly, we found no significant increase in diarrhea among the infants receiving iron supplements or MNPs compared to those given the placebo. This gives us a bit of reassurance regarding the safety of these interventions. Our primary analysis showed no substantial changes in gut microbiome diversity or composition after the treatments.
However, it's worth noting that when we looked closer—without adjusting for multiple comparisons—we observed some changes. Infants receiving iron and MNPs showed a reduction in beneficial gut bacteria, like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, alongside an increase in potentially harmful species like Clostridium. These shifts were more pronounced in infants who already had enough iron at the start of the study.
Overall, while there was no significant increase in diarrhea, the observed shifts in the gut microbiome could raise concerns, especially in well-nourished infants. Our findings highlight the need for further research to understand the complexities of iron treatment fully.
Interestingly, we found no significant increase in diarrhea among the infants receiving iron supplements or MNPs compared to those given the placebo. This gives us a bit of reassurance regarding the safety of these interventions. Our primary analysis showed no substantial changes in gut microbiome diversity or composition after the treatments.
However, it's worth noting that when we looked closer—without adjusting for multiple comparisons—we observed some changes. Infants receiving iron and MNPs showed a reduction in beneficial gut bacteria, like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, alongside an increase in potentially harmful species like Clostridium. These shifts were more pronounced in infants who already had enough iron at the start of the study.
Overall, while there was no significant increase in diarrhea, the observed shifts in the gut microbiome could raise concerns, especially in well-nourished infants. Our findings highlight the need for further research to understand the complexities of iron treatment fully.
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User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Moderately Good
Based on 2 Reviews
7.5
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0
Severe side effects noted
4 people found this helpful
Ingredient alert: this product contains lactose, sorbitol, and polydextrose—a triple threat for diarrhea. I always thought iron supplements caused constipation, but this one caused the opposite. I wish I had checked the ingredients; the side effects were not worth it, and I won't continue with Feosol.
Read More
6
Diarrhea subsided quickly
2 people found this helpful
I feel so much better now! After being diagnosed as anaemic, I was feeling miserable, but after 10 days on this supplement, I feel revitalised. I had some diarrhea for the first 4 or 5 days, but it went away. Don't be too quick to give up; with some patience, the results are worth it!
Read More
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References
- Gao Q, Zhang Y, Wu Y, Gu D, Chen J, et al. Dietary Fe-Gly supplementation attenuates enterotoxigenic (ETEC)-induced inflammation response and intestinal barrier dysfunction in piglets. Front Vet Sci. 2025;12:1537604. 10.3389/fvets.2025.1537604
- Baldi A, Braat S, Hasan MI, Bennett C, Barrios M, et al. Effects of iron supplements and iron-containing micronutrient powders on the gut microbiome in Bangladeshi infants: a randomized controlled trial. Nat Commun. 2024;15:8640. 10.1038/s41467-024-53013-x
- Yirdaw BE, Debusho LK, Samuel A. Application of longitudinal multilevel zero inflated Poisson regression in modeling of infectious diseases among infants in Ethiopia. BMC Infect Dis. 2024;24:927. 10.1186/s12879-024-09820-0
