Browsing SIHF Open Archive by Author "McCann, Adrian"
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Breastfeeding and biomarkers of folate and cobalamin status in Norwegian infants: a cross-sectional study
Solvik, Beate Stokke; Bakken, Kjersti Sletten; McCann, Adrian; Ueland, Per Magne; Henjum, Sigrun; Strand, Tor Arne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Folate and vitamin B12 (cobalamin) are essential for growth and development. This cross-sectional study aims to describe folate and vitamin B12 status according to infant age and breastfeeding practices in Norwegian infants. ... -
Dietary Intake and Biomarkers of Folate and Cobalamin Status in Norwegian Preschool Children: The FINS-KIDS Study
Solvik, Beate Stokke; Strand, Tor A; Kvestad, Ingrid; Markhus, Maria Wik; Ueland, Per Magne; McCann, Adrian; Øyen, Jannike (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Folate and cobalamin (vitamin B-12) are essential for growth and development. However, few populationbased studies have investigated B-vitamin status in children. Objectives: This study aimed to assess biomarkers ... -
Effects of vitamin B12 supplementation on neurodevelopment and growth in Nepalese Infants: A randomized controlled trial
Strand, Tor A; Ulak Chandyo, Manjeswori; Hysing, Mari; Ranjitkar, Suman; Kvestad, Ingrid; Shrestha, Merina; Ueland, Per Magne; McCann, Adrian; Shrestha, Prakash S; Shrestha, Laxman P.; Chandyo, Ram K. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency is common and affects cell division and differentiation, erythropoiesis, and the central nervous system. Several observational studies have demonstrated associations between biomarkers ... -
The effect of vitamin B12 supplementation during pregnancy on infant growth and development in Nepal: a community-based, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial
Chandyo, Ram K.; Kvestad, Ingrid; Ulak Chandyo, Manjeswori; Ranjitkar, Suman; Hysing, Mari; Shrestha, Merina; Schwinger, Catherine; McCann, Adrian; Ueland, Per Magne; Basnet, Sudha; Shrestha, Laxman; Strand, Tor Arne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Vitamin B12 is required for healthy infant growth and development, but low and marginal vitamin B12 status is endemic in low-income and middle-income countries. We aimed to measure the effect of vitamin B12 ...