Dietary iron absorption during early postnatal life

Biometals : an International Journal on the Role of Metal Ions in Biology, Biochemistry, and Medicine
Sheridan L HelmanDavid M Frazer

Abstract

Inadequate iron levels during early life can have adverse consequences for the developing infant. Iron deficiency during this critical period of growth can affect brain development and cognitive function, problems that can be lifelong despite subsequent correction of the iron deficit. Therefore, it is critical that the suckling infant has sufficient iron for their developmental needs. Much of the iron used in the immediate post-natal period is stored iron that was acquired from the mother in the final trimester of pregnancy, however, despite having low iron levels, breast milk can also make a significant contribution to infant iron needs. This reflects the ability of the suckling infant to absorb dietary iron far more efficiently than is possible after weaning. The mechanisms underlying this enhanced iron absorption are poorly understood. The iron export protein ferroportin is essential for this process, as it is in adults, however, the role of other molecules normally involved in iron absorption following weaning is less clear. The composition and distribution of iron in breast milk may be important, as could the contribution of more distal parts of the gastrointestinal tract. This review discusses the potential role of each o...Continue Reading

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