CellWell record HH-233216
Effect of calcium supplementation in pregnancy on maternal anemia and iron status: secondary analyses of two randomized trials in India and Tanzania
Ali NB; Sudfeld CR; Muhihi A; Thomas T; Perumal N; Sando MM; Masanja HM; Partap U; Duggan CP; Kurpad AV; Dwarkanath P; Pembe AB; Fawzi WW
The American journal of clinical nutrition ยท 2026
In plain language
Low-dose (500 mg) calcium supplementation showed no difference from high-dose (1500 mg) on third-trimester hemoglobin, anemia, or iron deficiency anemia outcomes.
- Evidence
- Established
- Design
- Randomized controlled trial
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