Effect of Daily Iron Supplementation in Healthy Exclusively Breastfed Infants: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Background: The literature on the iron requirements of exclusively breastfed infants contains conflicting data and contrary views. Objective: The purpose of this study was to summarize the evidence for both benefits and risks of daily oral iron supplementation with regard to hematologic, growth, cognitive parameters, and adverse effects in exclusively breastfed infants. Materials and Methods: Structured electronic searches were conducted using...