Effect of Iron and Vitamin D Supplementation to Iron Status in Iron Deficiency Anemia
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2023-09-29
Target enrollment:
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Summary
Iron and vitamin D are two essential micronutrients for the normal growth of young children,
and their deficiencies are still a major health problem in developing countries, including
Indonesia. A significant association between vitamin D deficiency and anemia has been
reported throughout the world. Several studies in various populations all over the world
suggest a high degree of association between Iron deficiency anemia and vitamin D deficiency.
It is still controversial which deficiency causes the other but this association should be
addressed in view of a better treatment proposal. The aim of the present study was to
determine the effect of vitamin D supplementation on iron status in iron deficiency anemia.