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It is hypothesized that nutritional factors may influence RDW, leading to decreased variability of red cell size and thereby enhancing the stability and lifespan of the red blood cell. However, to our knowledge no comprehensive review has yet examined how micronutrition may affect RDW in adult populations without conditions that are known to increase anisocytosis. This review was performed to improve understanding of how micronutrition may affect RDW through a scoping review protocol following the PRISMA-ScR framework and explore the literature that describes the use of and outcomes of supplementation. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in February 2025, and after peer review, the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) appraisal tool was used to assess the rigor of each study design. The scoping review identified 10 articles that met the inclusion criteria. 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