New Research Seeks to Understand Link Between Iron and Brain Development

Iron deficiency is the one of the most prevalent nutritional deficiencies in the world and affects mainly pregnant mothers and young children. Numerous studies have found that mothers who have low iron levels during pregnancy, have a higher risk of giving birth to a child that develops cognitive impairments like autism, attention deficit syndrome, and learning disabilities. While the link between gestational iron deficiency and cognitive impairment in offspring is well establish, the mechanisms by which this occurs remain unknown.
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Source Type: news