title: Causes of iron and zinc deficiencies and their effects on brain.
abstract: Low consumption of foods rich in bioavailable iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) such as meat, particularly red meat, and high consumption of foods rich in inhibitors of Fe and Zn absorption, such as phytate, certain dietary fibers and calcium, cause Fe and Zn deficiencies. Neuropsychologic impairment is one of several potential outcomes of these deficiencies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77555-1109, USA.
authors.forename: H H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Sandstead
mesh_terms: D001682:Biological Availability; D001921:Brain / Q000378:metabolism*; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000009:adverse effects; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D004032:Diet; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007408:Intestinal Absorption / Q000187:drug effects; D007501:Iron / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D000090463:Iron Deficiencies; D008460:Meat; D015032:Zinc / Q000172:deficiency* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics
chemical_list: D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D007501:Iron; D015032:Zinc