Study of the Iron Absorption From Capsules Containing Lactobacilli and Iron

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Overview

The purpose of this study is to study the effect of a probiotic product on iron absorption in healthy females of child-bearing age.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Conditions

Healthy

Interventions

L plantarum DSM 9843 or placeboDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 19 YearsMax age: 45 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Age ≥19 and ≤45 years * Hb \>117g/L Exclusion Criteria: * Gastrointestinal diseases * Metabolic diseases * Use of other probiotic products during the study and 2 weeks before the study start * Pregnant or breast-feeding * A serum ferritin level \>60 µg/L * Medication (oral contraceptives allowed) * Intake of dietary supplements (incl. iron) during the study and two weeks before the study start * No blood donation in the last 2 months * High C-reactive protein levels

Locations (1)

Department of Internal Medicin and Clinical Nutrition, the Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University

Gothenburg, Sweden

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Iron absorption ratio in blood samples

Iron absorption will be estimated by measuring the isotope ratio (55Fe/59Fe) in blood after addition of iron isotopes in test meals (55Fe in placebo meal, 59Fe in L plantarum DSM 9843 meal).

Time frame: 14 days

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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