Postnatal Iron Deficiency Alters Brain Development in Piglets [Ingestive Behavior and Neurosciences]

Conclusions: Postnatal ID in piglets affects brain development, especially white matter. If the effects of ID persist, it might explain the lasting detrimental effects on cognition.

http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/short/146/7/1420?rss=1

Source: Journal of Nutrition - June 30, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Leyshon, B. J., Radlowski, E. C., Mudd, A. T., Steelman, A. J., Johnson, R. W. Tags: Ingestive Behavior and Neurosciences Source Type: research