Manganese exposure assessment in formula-fed infants in Israel.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Proper nutrition is fundamental to the regular mental and physical development of infants, toddlers, and children. Overexposure to manganese (Mn) in infants has been correlated to various behavioral and neurological symptoms such as lower IQ, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and impairment in fine motor skills. The following study aims to evaluate exposure to Mn in formula-fed infants in Israel from birth to nine months of age.

Methods

Over 200 infant formulas of multiple brands were sampled by the Israeli National Food Service, as part of a routine monitoring of levels of various nutritional components, including Mn. Data on levels of Mn in water was drawn from routine monitoring programs carried out by the Ministry of Health (MOH). Total energy requirem

SUBMITTER: Darr J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12001741 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature