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CellWell record HH-125327

Enteral iron dose effect on iron storage, intestinal barrier, and gut microbiome in preterm infants: a randomized clinical trial

Justin A Gibbons; Rachel M Nelson; Cristina N Dabrowski; Anita Narkhede; Laura A Szalacha; Marcia L Kneusel; Jay S Maru; Madison R Huszar; Linh K Hoang; Valerie Schiavo; Ann C Eddins; Michael K Georgieff; Josef Neu; Sharon M Donovan; Maureen W Groer; Thao Tb Ho

2026

In plain language

Higher enteral iron dosing at 6 mg/kg/day improved iron status in preterm infants without adverse microbiome effects versus standard dosing.

Evidence
Established
Design
Randomized controlled trial

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