Assessment of Micronutrient Deficiencies in Exclusively Breastfed Infants: A Cross-Sectional Study
Burçe Emine Dörtkardeşler, Merve Tosyali, Feyza Koç, Oya Baltalı Hıdır, Güneş Ak, Lawrence M Noble · 2025
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Burçe Dörtkardeşler and co-authors check nutrient gaps in breastfed babies in this 2025 paper. Breast milk alone is the ideal food for the first six months, yet hidden shortages can slip in. The team tested 132 healthy six-month-olds at a Turkish clinic. Blood panels covered iron, several vitamins, zinc, and copper.
About four in ten babies were low on iron or anemic. Vitamin D deficiency hit about one in seven, and nearly three in ten lacked vitamin B12. Steady supplement use clearly lowered the rates. The mother's schooling, dress style, and smoking tied to the baby's vitamin D. The authors urge firmer supplement routines and checks for quiet deficiencies.
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| CREATOR | Burçe Emine Dörtkardeşler, Merve Tosyali, Feyza Koç, Oya Baltalı Hıdır, Güneş Ak, Lawrence M Noble |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 30 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |