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The association between micronutrient status and clinical outcomes in children with cancer undergoing treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2026Open accessUniversity of Pretoria

Abstract

Micronutrient abnormalities, particularly low folate, selenium, and zinc, are prevalent in CYP undergoing cancer treatment, with folate showing the most consistent associations with treatment complications. This supports the need for routine monitoring; however, large international multicentre population-based and international mechanistic studies are warranted. PROSPERO Registration: Registration ID: CRD42025646467. Link: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/recorddashboard.

Research topics

  • Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
  • Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress

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DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2026.106653

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