ArticleKorean journal of pediatrics2019
The role of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 for the absorption of iron preparations in children with iron deficiency anemia.
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- Effect of probiotic and prebiotics supplementation on hemoglobin levels and iron absorption among women of reproductive age and children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC nutrition · 2025Pooled it
- Innovative Iron-Fortified Synbiotic Drink From Yellow Spondias Dulcis L.: A Functional Beverage with Enhanced Nutritional and Antioxidant Properties.Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins · 2026Article
- Probiotics and iron bioavailability: mechanisms, clinical evidence, and translational applications-a comprehensive review of the probiotic strainFrontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
- Impact of Iron Deficiency on the Growth and Bioelectrical Profile of Different Gut Bacteria.MicrobiologyOpen · 2025Article
- Can Iron Absorption in Molasses Be Increased with Probiotic Additives? "Molasses with Increased Bioavailability".Nutrients · 2025Article
- Maternal dietary iron intake during pregnancy has a potential effect on the neonate gut microbiota profile.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Dietary iron intake has long-term effects on the fecal metabolome and microbiome.Metallomics : integrated biometal science · 2024Article
- Healthy Human Gastrointestinal Microbiome: Composition and Function After a Decade of Exploration.Digestive diseases and sciences · 2020Review
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Abstract
purposeTo determine whether Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 plays a role in absorption of iron preparations given to children with iron deficiency anemia (IDA).
methodsWe performed a quasi-experimental study involving pre- and postintervention tests using a control group in North Sulawesi province, Indonesia, between July and September 2017. We conducted a single-blind controlled trial that included primary school children who were diagnosed with IDA based on reticulocyte hemoglobin equivalent (Ret-He) levels <27.8 pg/L.
resultsA total of 66 children were randomized into 2 groups. Thirty-four children received iron preparations with the addition of L. reuteri DSM 17938 (group 1), whereas the other 32 received iron preparations alone (group 2). The baseline Ret-He levels before intervention were similar in both groups. After 14 days of intervention, mean Ret-He level in group 1 changed from 24.43±1.64 to 28.21±1.72 pg/ L (P=0.000). Mean Ret-He level in group 2 changed from 24.31±1.42 to 27.03±2.14 pg/L (P=0.000). Statistical analysis showed a significant increase in Ret-He levels in both groups; Ret-He levels were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group (P<0.05).
conclusionChildren with IDA receiving iron preparations with L. reuteri DSM 17938 for 14 days show higher Ret-He levels than those receiving iron preparations alone.
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