Iron also helps build the myelin sheath around nerves. We know that a decreased availability of iron in the diet is associated with hypomyelination and demyelinating disorders like multiple sclerosis.\u00a0 Iron is also needed for the development of brain structures involved in forming new memories, attention, processing emotions, regulating behaviour, mood, and sleep. It has also been found that children with iron deficiency anemia may have delayed cognition. Cognition is the ability to think and reason.<\/p>\n
If a child is suffering an iron deficiency when the brain is developing, lasting abnormalities in the brain may occur if iron stores are not reversed quickly. Developing brain abnormalities can show up as the following:\u00a0<\/p>\n
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- Hyperactivity followed by exhaustion<\/li>\n
- Frequent tantrums and melt downs<\/li>\n
- Difficulty paying attention or performing in school<\/li>\n
- Difficulty problem solving<\/li>\n
- Poor grades, difficulty learning<\/li>\n
- Hard time falling asleep and waking up<\/li>\n
- Anxiety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Iron and Physical Development<\/h2>\n
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Although there are variations in individual children\u2019s motor development, milestones generally follow a recognized progression. The relationship between iron status in children and gross and fine motor skills has been well studied. Children with iron deficiency anemia have been found to perform worse on tests of motor development than kids with good iron scores. The good news is, once the iron deficiency was treated these kids \u2018caught up\u2019 to the other children.<\/p>\n
Reduced physical development due to iron depletion may appear with the following symptoms:<\/p>\n
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- Stunted growth and slower weight gain, also called failure to thrive in infants<\/li>\n
- Shorter or smaller than other children their age<\/li>\n
- Muscle weakness \u2013 less physical stamina than non-iron deficient children<\/li>\n
- Poor motor skills \u2013 slower to learn tasks such as crawling and walking<\/li>\n
- Immune function \u2013 sick more often<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Other symptoms of iron deficiency and anemia include:<\/p>\n
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- Dark under-eye circles<\/li>\n
- Craving and eating non-nutritive items like ice, dirt, paper or clay (this is called pica)<\/li>\n
- Low appetite<\/li>\n
- Pale skin, lips, and lining of eyelids<\/li>\n
- Thinning or curved nails<\/li>\n
- Grinding teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Iron is an essential mineral used in many important functions in your child’s body including:<\/p>\n
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- A healthy immune system<\/li>\n
- The manufacturing of healthy red blood cells and hemoglobin<\/li>\n
- Energy levels in the body<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hemoglobin<\/strong> <\/span>is an iron-containing protein found in red blood cells, which delivers oxygen to the cells of the body. Hemoglobin helps maintain the normal size and shape of red blood cells.<\/p>\n
Myoglobin<\/strong> <\/span>is an iron-containing protein similar to hemoglobin that binds with oxygen, however this protein is only found in muscle cells and myoglobin provides oxygen and energy to muscles.<\/p>\n
Ferritin<\/span> <\/strong>is a protein that stores iron. High levels of ferritin are found in the spleen, liver, skeletal muscle and bone marrow.<\/p>\n
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From Low Iron to Anemia<\/h2>\n
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Iron deficiency anemia occurs gradually.<\/p>\n
Iron depletion<\/strong><\/span> occurs first. Iron is stored as Ferritin. When ferritin stores begin to drop\u00a0the body struggles to maintain hemoglobin at healthy levels.<\/span><\/p>\n
Iron deficiency<\/strong><\/span> eventually develops when ferritin stores are exhausted and hemoglobin levels start to fall.<\/p>\n
Iron deficiency anemia<\/strong><\/span> is diagnosed when you no longer have enough hemoglobin in your blood cells. When hemoglobin blood levels drop the body can no longer carry enough oxygen to the body\u2019s tissues. Ferritin is further depleted.<\/p>\n
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It is important to note that low ferritin, not full-blown iron-deficiency anemia, affects growth and development in children of all ages. Addressing low iron long before iron deficiency anemia is diagnosed is important because some behavioural and developmental abnormalities may not be easily reversed, especially in infants and toddlers.<\/p>\n
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What Causes Iron Deficiency?<\/h2>\n
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Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in both the developing and developed world, with young children and pregnant women at greatest risk.<\/p>\n
The top causes of iron deficiency are:\u00a0<\/p>\n
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- Iron intake in the diet is too low<\/li>\n
- Iron needs are not being met<\/li>\n
- Poor digestion or absorption<\/li>\n
- Blood loss resulting from injury, bleeding disorders, menstruation, or digestive conditions such as ulcers, Crohn\u2019s disease, and colitis<\/li>\n
- Pregnancy<\/li>\n
- Growing infants and children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Testing Iron Levels<\/h2>\n
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Some parents may not want to have their child\u2019s iron levels tested because they are afraid of needles or do not want to subject their child to a painful experience. The truth is, the lasting consequences of an untreated iron deficiency are far worse than a trip to the doctor and a needle prick. The faster an iron deficiency is addressed, the less the child\u2019s long-term health will suffer.<\/p>\n
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If your child’s iron test result show a deficiency, iron supplementation is recommended. Ideally, have your child should return for testing every 3 months until iron levels are optimal.<\/p>\n
Be sure your doctor tests your child\u2019s ferritin levels as well as hemoglobin and that you ask to see the results. Many doctors will say results are normal because they are within normal range; however, current ranges are too broad and vary between labs. Children will often experience symptoms of an iron deficiency while still in a \u2018normal\u2019 range. The lower the level, even when within the normal range, the greater the likeliness of iron deficiency.<\/p>\n
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An example of normal ferritin lab ranges:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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- 25 to 200 ng\/mL for newborns<\/li>\n
- 200 to 600 ng\/mL at 1 month old<\/li>\n
- 50 to 200 ng\/mL at 2 to 5 months old<\/li>\n
- 12 to 140 ng\/mL for children 6 months to 15 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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How to Solve Iron Deficiency<\/h2>\n
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If levels are low, it is important to address iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n
Dietary changes plus a mineral supplement is the best way to increase levels and help ensure that your child is getting their daily iron needs met.<\/p>\n
Although breast milk contains highly bioavailable iron, it does not contain enough iron to meet the needs of premature or underweight infants, or babies older than 4 to 6 months. Very young babies need supplementation in addition to breast milk, while babies older than 4 months need iron containing foods added to their diet.<\/p>\n
If you are planning on having another baby, make sure you supplement your own diet with iron before becoming pregnant again. Low iron stores during pregnancy increase an infant\u2019s chances of low iron at birth.<\/p>\n
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Foods and Iron<\/h3>\n
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There are two forms of iron in food: heme and non-heme. Heme iron sources are easier to absorb. Heme Iron is found in chicken, beef, egg yolks, pork, shellfish, as well as other animal meats and seafood.<\/p>\n
Non-heme iron is found in plant foods like legumes, nuts, seeds, and dark green leafy vegetables. This form of iron is not as easily absorbed because plant foods contain substances such as tannins and phytic acids, which can reduce the absorption of iron. Vegans and vegetarians are at a higher risk of iron deficiencies because they do not consume animal-based products.<\/p>\n
Calcium blocks the absorption of both heme and non-heme iron. Examples of foods that are high in calcium are milk, cheese, yogurt, fortified milk substitutes, and nuts. To increase the absorption of iron from foods do not serve foods high in calcium at the same time as high iron foods.<\/p>\n
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Did You Know?<\/h3>\n
Children who drink milk are at an increased risk of iron deficiency. Doctors do not recommend that cow’s milk be given to children under 12 months of age because calcium blocks iron absorption.<\/p>\n
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Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron. Include high vitamin C foods in your child’s diet, such as bell peppers, broccoli, strawberries, or citrus fruits with meals.<\/p>\n
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Iron Mineral Supplements<\/h3>\n
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Despite a parent\u2019s best efforts, diet alone may not improve iron levels once they have become depleted. If your child is diagnosed with iron deficiency or iron-deficiency anemia, supplementation is necessary to raise iron levels.<\/p>\n
Supplementing with iron is especially important for picky eaters or kids who avoid meats.<\/p>\n
While heme iron is the easiest to absorb from food, it is difficult to use heme iron in supplement form as it is sourced from animal blood.<\/p>\n
The majority of iron supplements on the market have inferior forms of iron that are not well absorbed and cause side effects such as constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and intestinal pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
When iron supplements come in contact with teeth, they can cause discoloration or graying of the teeth. None of these side effects occur with KidStar\u00ae BioFe\u00ae Iron.<\/p>\n
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KidStar\u00ae<\/span> BioFe\u00ae<\/span>\u00a0Iron<\/h3>\n
KidStar\u00ae<\/span> BioFe\u00ae<\/span>\u00a0<\/a>is gentle and will not upset sensitive stomachs or stain teeth like common iron supplements.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
The iron in BioFe\u00ae is micronized and microencapsulated, protecting you from the side effects of iron, like constipation, black stools, tummy upset, and grey teeth. Microencapsulation also allows BioFe\u00ae iron to be taken at the same time as foods and nutrients containing calcium.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
KidStar\u00ae BioFe\u00ae<\/span> Iron is available in a <\/span>tasty liquid<\/a>, unflavoured <\/span>liquid drops<\/a> and a tiny <\/span>chewable tablet<\/a>. Like all KidStar\u00ae<\/span> nutrients, our iron supplements do not contain sugar, artificial colours, artificial sweeteners and artificial flavours, soy, gluten and GMOs.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Iron deficiency anemia takes time to develop and it can often time to improve iron stores. It can take months to increase iron levels to optimal range, which is why it is important to both supplement with an iron supplement and make dietary changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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\u00a0Daily Iron Requirements<\/h3>\n
To prevent iron deficiency, iron supplement should provide the following dose:<\/p>\n
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- Children 7 months to 13 years \u2013\u00a010 mg elemental iron daily<\/li>\n
- Girls 14 to 18 years\u00a0\u2013 15 mg elemental iron daily<\/li>\n
- Boys 14 to 18 years\u00a0\u2013 10 mg elemental iron daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For children diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia, consult a health care practitioner about a therapeutic dose to treat iron deficiency.<\/p>\n
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Quick Tips to Increase Iron<\/h2>\n
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- Serve foods rich in vitamin C (fruits and vegetables) at the same time as foods containing iron<\/li>\n
- Increase heme-iron containing foods such as organic egg yolks, organic chicken livers, grass-fed beef<\/li>\n
- Vegetarians should soak legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds to help remove phytic acid, which hinders iron absorption<\/li>\n
- Use cast iron pans for cooking to increase iron; they impart iron into the food when cooking<\/li>\n
- Cook with the Lucky Iron Fish Cooking Tool<\/a><\/li>\n
- Avoid high calcium foods when consuming high iron foods<\/li>\n
- Avoid dairy products if deficient in iron<\/li>\n
- Avoid caffeine-containing foods when eating iron (chocolate, tea, sodas)<\/li>\n
- Supplement with BioFe\u00ae iron to help prevent iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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References<\/h5>\n
Iron deficiency and brain development.<\/a><\/p>\n
Iron deficiency alters brain development and functioning.<\/a><\/p>\n
Brain iron and behavior of rats are not normalized by treatment of iron deficiency anemia during early development.<\/a><\/p>\n
Why iron deficiency is important in infant development.<\/a><\/p>\n
Iron supplementation and physical growth of rural Indonesian children.<\/a><\/p>\n
Randomised study of cognitive effects of iron supplementation in non-anaemic iron-deficient adolescent girls.<\/a><\/p>\n
Iron deficiency and cognitive achievement among school-aged children and adolescents in the United States.<\/a><\/p>\n
Iron Deficiency in Autism and Asperger Syndrome.<\/a><\/p>\n
Iron Deficiency in children with autism spectrum disorder.<\/a><\/p>\n
Effects of iron supplementation in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n