Iron supplementation effects on anemia
Thomas T, Kurpad A. Childhood iron-folic acid supplementation in India for mild-to-moderate anaemia. Lancet Glob Health. 2025;13:e383. doi:10.1016/S2214-109X(25)00053-1
No significant diarrhea increase
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. doi:10.1038/s41467-024-53013-x