June 2025 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” This study found that pregnant women with rheumatic diseases had sufficient energy and macronutrient intake, but showed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity, with selenium intake exceeding safe levels, which may lead to potential side effects.
May 2024 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology” In this study, researchers observed that pregnant women who were overweight or obese before pregnancy had lower iron concentrations in serum and hair, as well as lower dietary iron intake, during their first trimester compared to women with normal body weight.
This study, conducted in Indramayu, Indonesia, reported that iron supplementation significantly increased hemoglobin levels in infants, while zinc supplementation reduced persistent diarrhea risk but increased susceptibility to runny nose and measles; complex interactions with diet warrant further investigation.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, telogen effluvium was commonly found to be associated with iron-deficiency anemia and hypothyroidism among female patients in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
August 2025 in “Nutrition and Health” In this systematic review, researchers linked higher vitamin D and iron levels to reduced alopecia, while increased alcoholic and sugary beverage intake was correlated with greater hair loss, highlighting the impact of diet on hair health.