Multiple micronutrient supplementation for maternal anemia prevention (MMS-MAP): an individually randomized trial of higher-dose iron (60 mg, 45 mg) compared to low-dose iron (30 mg) in multiple micronutrient supplements in pregnancy

Multiple micronutrient supplementation for maternal anemia prevention (MMS-MAP): an individually randomized trial of higher-dose iron (60 mg, 45 mg) compared to low-dose iron (30 mg) in multiple micronutrient supplements in pregnancy

Abstract Background Antenatal multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) has been shown to be more effective than iron-folic acid (IFA) alone in reducing adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes. However, there is a concern that MMS containing 30 mg of iron may be less effective in reducing maternal a...

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Main Authors: Emily R. Smith, Alfa Muhihi, Blair J. Wylie, Sabina Mugusi, Said Aboud, Mohamed Bakari, Wafaie Fawzi, Shabani Kinyogoli, Erin M. Oakley, Qing Pan, Mary M. Sando, Victoria S. Brownlee, Andrea B. Pembe, Christopher R. Sudfeld, Honorati Masanja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Multiple micronutrient supplements
Dietary supplements
Pregnancy
Pregnancy complications
Anemia
Iron
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-025-08906-7
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