Iron deficiency problem has always been in Taiwan. This is a randomized, double-blind trial. Subjects separate to 3 groups, one group (n = 20) take two Natureheme-iron capsules a day for a total of 12 weeks, another group (n = 20) with the same dose of placebo, and the other group (n = 20) is a commercial iron supplement. Investigators assess whether Natureheme-iron can promote iron absorption and antioxidant effects, and compare the effects with commercial iron supplement. When this study is completed, it will increase the value of Natureheme-iron, and can improve health of Taiwanese.
FAO / WHO noted that iron deficiency is still an important nutritional problem. Iron deficiency problem has always been in Taiwan. This study intends to use the products, Natureheme-iron, using blood of pig to concentration, separation and extracted, and then got natural and clean Natureheme-iron. Natureheme-iron is not just a good iron supplement, while also providing an excellent source of natural protein. This is a randomized, double-blind trial, subjects separate to 3 groups, one group (n = 20) take two Natureheme-iron capsules a day for a total of 12 weeks (1000mg Fe / capsule), another group (n = 20) with the same dose of placebo, and the other group (n = 20) is a commercial iron supplement (100mg Fe). Investigators assess whether Natureheme-iron can promote iron absorption and antioxidant effects, and compare the effects with commercial iron supplement. When this study is completed, it will increase the value of Natureheme-iron, and can improve health of Taiwanese.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
60
An 12 week double-blinded randomized parallel study with 4 week follow-up period was performed in mild anemia subjects. Consenting eligible subjects were receive 2 capsules per day containing either 1000 mg Fe of similar appearance for 12 weeks. The subjects were required to visit at baseline, every 6 weeks during the intervention period (6 weeks), and at follow-up 4 weeks after treatment had ended. During each study visit, fasting blood samples were collected and anthropometric measurements were performed. Compliance was evaluated using a food diary and monitored with biweekly telephone calls.
An 12 week double-blinded randomized parallel study with 4 week follow-up period was performed in mild anemia subjects. Consenting eligible subjects were receive 2 capsules per day containing either 1000 mg starch placebo of similar appearance for 12 weeks. The subjects were required to visit at baseline, every 6 weeks during the intervention period (6 weeks), and at follow-up 4 weeks after treatment had ended. During each study visit, fasting blood samples were collected and anthropometric measurements were performed. Compliance was evaluated using a food diary and monitored with biweekly telephone calls.
The Hemoglobin of the Subjects at Baseline and 6 Weeks
The Hb (g/dl) measure at baseline and 6 weeks and compare the value at 6 weeks minus value at baseline.
Time frame: 6 weeks
The Changes of Serum Ferritin of the Subjects.
values change of serum ferritin (ng/ml) between before to after 6 weeks
Time frame: 6 weeks
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An 12 week double-blinded randomized parallel study with 4 week follow-up period was performed in mild anemia subjects. Consenting eligible subjects were receive 1 capsule per day containing either 100 mg Fe of similar appearance for 12 weeks. The subjects were required to visit at baseline, every 6 weeks during the intervention period (6 weeks), and at follow-up 4 weeks after treatment had ended. During each study visit, fasting blood samples were collected and anthropometric measurements were performed. Compliance was evaluated using a food diary and monitored with biweekly telephone calls.