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Kids Vitamins & Minerals Chewable Natural Black Cherry Flavor

Solaray
4.8
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(37 ratings)
Manganese 2 mg
Iron 12 mg
Folate 680 mcg
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Score75
A broad children's chewable with useful vitamins and a substantial iron amount. Basic forms and the need for careful age-based dosing are important trade-offs.
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Quantity:120 Tablet(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
General Health
Immunity
Hair Health

Score 75

A broad children's chewable with useful vitamins and a substantial iron amount. Basic forms and the need for careful age-based dosing are important trade-offs.
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Analysis

The chewable provides broad vitamin coverage with meaningful vitamin C, vitamin D3, natural vitamin E, and iron. Its format may be easier for children who cannot swallow capsules.

Several forms are basic, including ferrous sulfate, folic acid, cyanocobalamin, and magnesium oxide. Calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, and choline are too small to provide meaningful mineral coverage.

Preformed vitamin A and iron make correct serving size especially important. The product fits a child whose diet and clinician assessment support supplementation, not automatic use for every child.

Who is it for
  • Children who need a chewable multivitamin
  • Families seeking vitamin D, C, and iron coverage
  • Users following age-appropriate dosing
Best for
  • Children's general vitamin coverage
  • Iron-containing multivitamin routines
  • Chewable supplementation

Pros

  • Broad vitamin profile
  • Includes vitamin D3 and natural vitamin E
  • Chewable format

Cons

  • Uses ferrous sulfate and magnesium oxide
  • Very little calcium and magnesium
  • Several minor ingredients add little value

Warnings

  • Iron overdose is dangerous for children; store the bottle securely and follow the age-specific serving.
  • Preformed vitamin A can become excessive when combined with other retinol-containing products.
  • Oyster-derived calcium may be unsuitable for children with shellfish sensitivity or dietary restrictions.

Nutrient quality

64 Moderate impact

Broad nutrient coverage supports a children's multivitamin purpose, but several mineral forms and amounts are weak. Retinyl vitamin A, iron, and folic acid make age-specific dosing more important than the broad label suggests.

Ingredient transparency

81 Highest impact

Every listed active has a specific amount and no proprietary blend hides the nutrient doses. The intended age range, full use guidance, and chewable excipients are not supplied, which matters for a children's product.

Customer satisfaction

76 High impact

The strong average rating is supported by a large review base. No review excerpts describe tolerance, ease of use, or repeated complaints, so those experiences remain uncertain.

Value for money

78 High impact

A long supply and broad coverage provide good value for families who need this exact age-appropriate profile. Basic forms and several token minerals reduce quality compared with stronger children's formulas.

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Goals

General Health
General Health
Impact
High effect
A+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportA- CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Folate · 680 mcgVitamin B12 · 10 mcgVitamin D · 10 mcgMagnesium · 15 mgZinc · 2 mgVitamin C · 150 mg

The children’s multivitamin covers many common vitamin and mineral gaps in a chewable format. Vitamin C, vitamin D3, vitamin E, folate, and iron provide the most meaningful support.

Several minerals and accessory compounds are present in very small amounts, while magnesium uses the poorly absorbed oxide form. The iron and preformed vitamin A amounts also make age-appropriate dosing important rather than casual extra use.

Study evidence
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Immunity
Immunity
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportB- CoverageB- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 15 mgVitamin C · 150 mgZinc · 2 mgVitamin A · 1500 mcgVitamin D · 10 mcg

The chewable covers a broad set of vitamins and minerals relevant to growth, energy metabolism, blood formation, and common dietary gaps. Vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, iodine, and iron provide the most meaningful contributions.

Several minerals are only token amounts or use weaker forms, while preformed vitamin A, folic acid, and iron make age-appropriate dosing important. Caregivers should keep the product out of reach because accidental excess iron can be dangerous for children.

Study evidence
Iron Supportive 23 studies
Magnesium Supportive 8 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 85 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 21 studies
Hair Health
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportB- CoverageB- Formula Quality
Biotin · 100 mcgVitamin D · 10 mcgZinc · 2 mgIron · 12 mgVitamin C · 150 mg

Iron, vitamin C, folate, B12, biotin, zinc, and vitamin D cover several nutrient gaps that can affect children's hair. The product is a general children's multivitamin, and most hair-related nutrients are maintenance amounts rather than targeted doses.

Vitamin C appropriately accompanies iron, but ferrous sulfate may cause more stomach upset than gentler chelated forms. Because iron can be harmful in excess, the 12 mg dose should only supplement a child's diet as directed and be stored safely away from children.

Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iron Disputed 25 studies
Vitamin C Mixed 5 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate)
 1500 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 150 mg
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
 10 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
 20 mg
Thiamine (Thiamine Mononitrate)
 5 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
 5 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
 16 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
 5 mg
Folic Acid
680 mcg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
 10 mcg
Biotin
100 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate)
 16 mg
Calcium (Oyster)
 30 mg
Iron (Ferrous Sulfate)
 12 mg
Iodine (Kelp)
 100 mcg
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide)
 15 mg
Zinc (Zinc Gluconate)
 2 mg
Manganese (Manganese Gluconate)
 2 mg
Potassium (Potassium Citrate)
 4 mg
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
 2 mg
Inositol
2 mg
PABA
50 mcg
Bioflavonoid Concentrate (Citrus)
 15 mg
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Manganese (Manganese Gluconate) · 2 mg OverallScore82
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

The gluconate source provides manganese in a soluble organic form with good absorption potential. The elemental amount is clearly listed and supports routine maintenance, though it falls below the collection’s targeted range for stronger bone-matrix support. A below-median serving cost provides good everyday value.

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Iron (Ferrous Sulfate) · 12 mg OverallScore62
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Ferrous sulfate is a lower-quality form that may cause more stomach upset. The low iron amount is paired with vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B12, while the two-chewable format may be less gentle. Its serving cost remains favorable.
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Folate · 680 mcg OverallScore44
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

The 680 mcg serving uses synthetic folic acid, which requires more conversion than active folate forms. Missing DFE conversion weakens label transparency. Vitamin B12 meets the preferred co-supplementation threshold, but the label does not clarify DFE potency.

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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Intakes of Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 in Relation to All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A National Population-Based Cohort.
    Bo Y; Xu H; Zhang H; Zhang J; Wan Z; Zhao X; Yu Z · Nutrients · 2022
    Cohort study55,569 participantsGeneral Health forFolate
  2. The responsiveness of plasma homocysteine to small increases in dietary folic acid: a primary care study.
    Schorah CJ; Devitt H; Lucock M; Dowell AC · European journal of clinical nutrition · 1998
    Randomized trial119 participantsGeneral Health forFolate
  3. Associations of Serum Folate and Homocysteine Concentrations with All-Cause, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer Mortality in Men and Women in Korea: the Cardiovascular Disease Association Study.
    Song S; Song BM; Park HY · The Journal of nutrition · 2023
    Cohort study21,260 participantsGeneral Health forFolate
  4. The concept of folic acid supplementation and its role in prevention of neural tube defect among pregnant women: PRISMA.
    Seyoum Tola F · Medicine · 2024
    Systematic reviewGeneral Health forFolate
  5. Systematic review of adverse health outcomes associated with high serum or red blood cell folate concentrations.
    Colapinto CK; O'Connor DL; Sampson M; Williams B; Tremblay MS · Journal of public health (Oxford, England) · 2017
    Systematic review71,847 participants46 studies pooledGeneral Health forFolate
  6. Perioperative systemic magnesium to minimize postoperative pain: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    De Oliveira GS; Castro-Alves LJ; Khan JH; McCarthy RJ · Anesthesiology · 2013
    Meta-analysis1,257 participants20 studies pooledGeneral Health forMagnesium
  7. Long-term outcome after intravenous magnesium sulphate in suspected acute myocardial infarction: the second Leicester Intravenous Magnesium Intervention Trial (LIMIT-2).
    Woods KL; Fletcher S · Lancet (London, England) · 1994
    Randomized trial2,316 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  8. Association of magnesium sulfate use with mortality in critically ill patients with sepsis: a retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study.
    Gu WJ; Duan XJ; Liu XZ; Cen Y; Tao LY; Lyu J; Yin HY · British journal of anaesthesia · 2023
    Cohort study10,999 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  9. Hypomagnesemia and Mortality in Incident Hemodialysis Patients.
    Li L; Streja E; Rhee CM; Mehrotra R; Soohoo M; Brunelli SM; Kovesdy CP; Kalantar-Zadeh K · American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation · 2016
    Cohort study9,359 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  10. The effects of magnesium supplementation on abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, quality of life, and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.
    Jaripur M; Ghasemi-Tehrani H; Askari G; Gholizadeh-Moghaddam M; Clark CCT; Rouhani MH · Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2022
    Randomized trial64 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  11. Dietary intake and blood concentrations of antioxidants and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    Aune D; Keum N; Giovannucci E; Fadnes LT; Boffetta P; Greenwood DC; Tonstad S; Vatten LJ; Riboli E; Norat T · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2019
    Meta-analysis69 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin C
  12. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to vitamin C and increasing non haem iron absorption pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusGeneral Health forVitamin C
  13. Vitamin C Depletion and All-Cause Mortality in Renal Transplant Recipients.
    Sotomayor CG; Eisenga MF; Gomes Neto AW; Ozyilmaz A; Gans ROB; Jong WHA; Zelle DM; Berger SP; Gaillard CAJM; Navis GJ; Bakker SJ · Nutrients · 2018
    Cohort study598 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  14. Associations of Serum Biomarkers of Fruit and Vegetable Intake With the Risk of Cause-Specific Mortality and All-Cause Mortality: A National Prospective Cohort Study.
    Pu L; Zhang R; Wang X; Zhao T; Sun H; Han L · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Cohort study12,530 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  15. Relation between plasma ascorbic acid and mortality in men and women in EPIC-Norfolk prospective study: a prospective population study. European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition.
    Khaw KT; Bingham S; Welch A; Luben R; Wareham N; Oakes S; Day N · Lancet (London, England) · 2001
    Cohort study19,496 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin C
  16. Effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate and zinc chloride mouthwashes in the treatment of oral mucositis and quality of life in patients with cancer under chemotherapy.
    Mohammadi F; Oshvandi K; Kamallan SR; Khazaei S; Ranjbar H; Ahmadi-Motamayel F; Gillespie M; Jenabi E; Vafaei SY · Nursing open · 2022
    Randomized trial144 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  17. Zinc supplementation in young children with acute diarrhea in India.
    Sazawal S; Black RE; Bhan MK; Bhandari N; Sinha A; Jalla S · The New England journal of medicine · 1995
    Randomized trial937 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  18. Associations of mortality with ocular disorders and an intervention of high-dose antioxidants and zinc in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study: AREDS Report No. 13.
    Clemons TE; Kurinij N; Sperduto RD; AREDS Research Group · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2004
    Randomized trial4,753 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  19. Effects of zinc and probiotic co-supplementation on inflammation, gastrointestinal symptoms, quality of life, and mood in irritable bowel syndrome patients.
    Rezazadegan M; Soheilipour M; Amani R · Scientific reports · 2026
    Randomized trial84 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  20. Effect of zinc sulfate supplementation on premenstrual syndrome and health-related quality of life: Clinical randomized controlled trial.
    Siahbazi S; Behboudi-Gandevani S; Moghaddam-Banaem L; Montazeri A · The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2018
    Randomized trial142 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  21. The Role of Sesbania grandiflora-Derived Biotin and Bambusa arundinacea-Derived Silica Extracts in Promoting Hair, Skin, and Nail Health: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study.
    Patel MN; Maheshvari J; Patel N · Cureus · 2025
    Randomized trial105 participantsHair Health forBiotin
  22. Low serum biotinidase activity in children with valproic acid monotherapy.
    Schulpis KH; Karikas GA; Tjamouranis J; Regoutas S; Tsakiris S · Epilepsia · 2001
    Clinical trial125 participantsHair Health forBiotin
  23. Vitamins A, B, C, and D: A Short Review for the Dermatologist.
    Coerdt KM; Goggins CA; Khachemoune A · Alternative therapies in health and medicine · 2021
    Narrative reviewHair Health forBiotin
  24. The Infatuation With Biotin Supplementation: Is There Truth Behind Its Rising Popularity? A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Efficacy versus Social Popularity.
    Soleymani T; Lo Sicco K; Shapiro J · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2018
    Narrative reviewHair Health forBiotin
  25. Hair Loss After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
    Zhang W; Fan M; Wang C; Mahawar K; Parmar C; Chen W; Yang W; Global Bariatric Research Collaborative · Obesity surgery · 2021
    Meta-analysis2,538 participants18 studies pooledHair Health forFolate
  26. Quantitative Analysis of Selected Circulating Hematological Biomarkers, Essential Minerals, Vitamins, and Thyroid Hormones in Females Affected by Hair Loss.
    Al-Fawaeir S; Al-Odat I · Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
    Case-control study200 participantsHair Health forFolate
  27. Twelve weeks of protracted venous infusion of fluorouracil (5-FU) is as effective as 6 months of bolus 5-FU and folinic acid as adjuvant treatment in colorectal cancer.
    Saini A; Norman AR; Cunningham D; Chau I; Hill M; Tait D; Hickish T; Iveson T; Lofts F; Jodrell D; Ross PJ; Oates J · British journal of cancer · 2003
    Randomized trialHair Health forFolate
  28. Role of oxaliplatin combined with 5-fluorouracil and folinic acid in the first- and second-line treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.
    Jonker D; Rumble RB; Maroun J; Gastrointestinal Cancer Disease Site Groupof Cancer Care Ontario’s Program in Evidence-Based Care · Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2012
    Randomized trialHair Health forFolate
  29. Phase I-II study of vinorelbine in combination with 5-fluorouracil and folinic acid as first-line chemotherapy in metastatic breast cancer: a regimen with a low subjective toxic burden.
    Nolè F; de Braud F; Aapro M; Minchella I; De Pas TM; Zampino MG; Monti S; Andreoni G; Goldhirsch A · Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology · 1997
    Randomized trialHair Health forFolate
  30. The Association Between Alopecia Areata and Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Large-Scale Population-Based Case-Control Study.
    Davidovici B; Drutin Y; Ben-Tov A; Mimouni D; Wohl Y · Journal of personalized medicine · 2026
    Case-control study100,203 participantsHair Health forIron
  31. Iron Deficiency and Nonscarring Alopecia in Women: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Treister-Goltzman Y; Yarza S; Peleg R · Skin appendage disorders · 2022
    Meta-analysis10,029 participants36 studies pooledHair Health forIron
  32. Comparative Analysis of Postoperative Hair Loss and Micronutrient Deficiencies After One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Versus Sleeve Gastrectomy.
    Chinisaz F; Maleki T; Najjari K; Miratashi Yazdi SA · Obesity surgery · 2026
    Cohort study261 participantsHair Health forIron
  33. Assessment of Serum Ferritin Levels in Female Patients With Telogen Effluvium.
    Thamotharan N; Harikumar MV; Sundaram M; Swaminathan A; Rangarajan S · Cureus · 2026
    Cross-sectional study100 participantsHair Health forIron
  34. Diagnosis and treatment of female alopecia: Focusing on the iron deficiency-related alopecia.
    Lin CS; Chan LY; Wang JH; Chang CH · Tzu chi medical journal · 2023
    Cohort study155 participantsHair Health forIron
  35. Management of hair loss associated with endocrine therapy in patients with breast cancer: an overview.
    Karatas F; Sahin S; Sever AR; Altundag K · SpringerPlus · 2016
    Narrative reviewHair Health forVitamin C
  36. Elucidating causal relationships of diet-derived circulating antioxidants and the risk of non-scarring alopecia: A Mendelian randomization study.
    Ba Y; Shen L; Peng X; Zhang Y; Wang J · Medicine · 2024
    Methods validation study201,019 participantsHair Health forVitamin C
  37. Alterations of plasma antioxidants and mitochondrial DNA mutation in hair follicles of smokers.
    Liu CS; Chen HW; Lii CK; Tsai CS; Kuo CL; Wei YH · Environmental and molecular mutagenesis · 2002
    Observational studyHair Health forVitamin C
  38. Removal of synthetic hair dye using formamidine sulfinic acid and other sulfinate precursors.
    Hawkes JA; Lewis DM; Mama J; Murray J · International journal of cosmetic science · 2026
    Methods validation studyHair Health forVitamin C
  39. A Zinc Sulphate-Resistant Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Patient with a Novel Mutation in SLC39A4 Gene.
    Kilic M; Taskesen M; Coskun T; Gürakan F; Tokatli A; Sivri HS; Dursun A; Schmitt S; Küry S · JIMD reports · 2013
    Case reportHair Health forVitamin C
  40. Increased prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with alopecia areata: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Lee S; Kim BJ; Lee CH; Lee WS · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV · 2018
    Meta-analysis2,039 participants14 studies pooledHair Health forVitamin D
  41. Intralesional vitamin D3 in treatment of alopecia areata: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
    Rashad AF; Elgamal E; Fouda I · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2022
    Randomized trial60 participantsHair Health forVitamin D
  42. Vitamin D and its Analogs in Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alopecia Areata: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Alsaati AA; Kaliyadan F; Alsaadoun D; Alzakry LM; Alzabadin RA; Hakami TH; Rubaian NFB · Indian dermatology online journal · 2025
    Meta-analysisHair Health forVitamin D
  43. Topical calcipotriol vs narrowband ultraviolet B in treatment of alopecia areata: a randomized-controlled trial.
    El Taieb MA; Hegazy EM; Ibrahim HM; Osman AB; Abualhamd M · Archives of dermatological research · 2020
    Randomized trial60 participantsHair Health forVitamin D
  44. Serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D in non-scarring alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Chen Y; Dong X; Wang Y; Li Y; Xiong L; Li L · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2024
    Meta-analysis10,670 participants23 studies pooledHair Health forVitamin D
  45. The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial.
    Berger RS; Fu JL; Smiles KA; Turner CB; Schnell BM; Werchowski KM; Lammers KM · The British journal of dermatology · 2003
    Randomized trial200 participantsHair Health forZinc
  46. Incubatory environment of the scalp impacts pre-emergent hair to affect post-emergent hair cuticle integrity.
    Schwartz JR; Henry JP; Kerr KM; Flagler MJ; Page SH; Redman-Furey N · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2018
    Randomized trialHair Health forZinc
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    Draelos ZD; Kenneally DC; Hodges LT; Billhimer W; Copas M; Margraf C · The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings · 2006
    Randomized trial40 participantsHair Health forZinc
  48. BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
    Ozturk P; Kurutas E; Ataseven A; Dokur N; Gumusalan Y; Gorur A; Tamer L; Inaloz S · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2015
    Case-control study216 participantsHair Health forZinc
  49. Analysis of serum zinc and copper concentrations in hair loss.
    Kil MS; Kim CW; Kim SS · Annals of dermatology · 2013
    Case-control study342 participantsHair Health forZinc
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    Macdougall LG; Anderson R; McNab GM; Katz J · The Journal of pediatrics · 1975
    Single-arm trial27 participantsImmunity forIron
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    Mu Q; Chen L; Gao X; Shen S; Sheng W; Min J; Wang F · Science bulletin · 2023
    Narrative reviewImmunity forIron
  52. Hepcidin--a peptide hormone at the interface of innate immunity and iron metabolism.
    Ganz T · Current topics in microbiology and immunology · 2006
    Narrative reviewImmunity forIron
  53. Adaptive immunity and vaccination - iron in the spotlight.
    Preston AE; Drakesmith H; Frost JN · Immunotherapy advances · 2025
    Narrative reviewImmunity forIron
  54. Buried Treasure: Evolutionary Perspectives on Microbial Iron Piracy.
    Barber MF; Elde NC · Trends in genetics : TIG · 2016
    Narrative reviewImmunity forIron
  55. Hypomagnesemia Is a Risk Factor for Infections after Kidney Transplantation: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis.
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    Cohort study376 participantsImmunity forMagnesium
  56. Higher Intake of Dietary Magnesium Is Inversely Associated With COVID-19 Severity and Symptoms in Hospitalized Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.
    Nouri-Majd S; Ebrahimzadeh A; Mousavi SM; Zargarzadeh N; Eslami M; Santos HO; Taghizadeh M; Milajerdi A · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Cross-sectional study250 participantsImmunity forMagnesium
  57. Mg2+ regulates cytotoxic functions of NK and CD8 T cells in chronic EBV infection through NKG2D.
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    Single-arm trialImmunity forMagnesium
  58. Effect of magnesium on granulocyte function and on the exercise induced inflammatory response.
    Mooren FC; Golf SW; Völker K · Magnesium research · 2003
    Randomized trialImmunity forMagnesium
  59. Maternal and neonatal outcomes following magnesium sulfate in the setting of chorioamnionitis: a meta-analysis.
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    Meta-analysis6,559 participants8 studies pooledImmunity forMagnesium
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    Randomized trial236 participantsImmunity forVitamin A
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    Randomized trial50 participantsImmunity forVitamin A
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    Randomized trial60 participantsImmunity forVitamin A
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