There are several interrelated mechanisms involving iron, dopamine, and neuromelanin in
neurons. Neuromelanin accumulates during aging and is the catecholamine-derived …

Research on major depression has confirmed that it is caused by an array of
biopsychosocial and lifestyle factors. Diet, exercise and sleep are three such influences that …

Iron is the most abundant transition metal within the brain, and is vital for a number of
cellular processes including neurotransmitter synthesis, myelination of neurons, and …

Infants are at high risk for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia. This review
summarizes evidence of long-term effects of iron deficiency in infancy. Follow-up studies …

Iron deficiency is the most common form of nutrient deficiency worldwide. It is highly
prevalent due to the limited availability of high quality food in developing countries and poor …

Background Iron‐deficiency anaemia is highly prevalent among non‐pregnant women of
reproductive age (menstruating women) worldwide, although the prevalence is highest in …

In this review we propose that there are sex differences in how men and women enter onto
the path that can lead to addiction. Males are more likely than females to engage in risky …

Iron deficiency is widespread in infants and young children, especially in developing
countries. Animal models provide convincing evidence that, despite iron repletion, iron …

This review, intended for a broad scientific readership, summarizes evidence relevant to
whether a causal relation exists between dietary iron deficiency with (ID+ A) or without (ID-A) …

Background A great deal of evidence has shown that iron is an important component in
cognitive, sensorimotor, and social-emotional development and functioning, because the …