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Iron fortification adversely affects the gut microbiome, increases pathogen abundance and induces intestinal inflammation in Kenyan infants.
Jaeggi, T; Kortman, GA; Moretti, D; Chassard, C; Holding, P; Dostal, A; Boekhorst, J; Timmerman, HM; Swinkels, DW; Tjalsma, H; Njenga, J; Mwangi, A; Kvalsvig, J; Lacroix, C; Zimmermann, MB (University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: In-home iron fortification for infants in developing countries is recommended for control of anaemia, but low absorption typically results in >80% of the iron passing into the colon. Iron is essential for ...