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(Journal of Nutrition. 2000;130:347S-349S.)
© 2000 The American Society for Nutritional Sciences

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Causes of Iron and Zinc Deficiencies and Their Effects on Brain1

Harold H. Sandstead

Division of Human Nutrition, Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555-1109

Low consumption of foods rich in bioavailable iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) such as meat, particularly red meat, and high consumption of foods rich in inhibitors of Fe and Zn absorption, such as phytate, certain dietary fibers and calcium, cause Fe and Zn deficiencies. Neuropsychologic impairment is one of several potential outcomes of these deficiencies.

KEY WORDS: • iron • zinc • cognition • brain • diet • humans






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