The American journal of clinical nutrition
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Efficacy of twice-weekly multiple micronutrient supplementation for improving the hemoglobin and micronutrient status of anemic adolescent schoolgirls in Bangladesh.
Although iron deficiency is a major cause of anemia, other micronutrient deficiencies may also play a role. ⋯ Twice-weekly MMN supplementation for 12 wk significantly improved the status of the micronutrients assessed but was not more efficacious than was supplementation with iron and folic acid alone in improving the hematologic status of anemic adolescent girls. More frequent doses may be needed to achieve full benefit.