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Iron

Very High Research Quality

Description

Iron is an essential mineral critical for oxygen transport, energy production, and immune function.

Benefits

Evidence-supported benefits:

Effective treatment for iron-deficiency anemia
Improved cognitive function in iron-deficient individuals

Claimed benefits (insufficient evidence):

Improved energy levels (claimed)
Enhanced cognitive function (claimed)

Recommended Usage

8-18 mg daily, depending on age, gender, and health status.

Research Quality

5/5

Strong evidence from multiple high-quality studies.

Research Evidence

Iron for the treatment of women with iron deficiency anemia2013
Pasricha SR, et al.

Methodology

Meta-analysis

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Confirmed effectiveness in treating anemia

Citation (APA Style)

Pasricha et al. (2013). Cochrane Database

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Iron supplementation for improving psychomotor development and cognitive function in children2010
Falkingham M, et al.

Methodology

Review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Highlighted cognitive improvements in iron-deficient populations

Citation (APA Style)

Falkingham et al. (2010). Nutrition Reviews

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Iron deficiency and brain development2003
Beard JL, Connor JR

Methodology

Review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Emphasized iron's role in cognitive development

Citation (APA Style)

Beard & Connor (2003). Annual Review of Nutrition

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