Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Lactobacillus Cultures on Iron Bioavailability.
Lead Sponsor:
University of Copenhagen
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Denmark
Conditions:
Low Iron Stores
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a lactic acid fermented oat gruel on iron absorption in the upper and lower part of the intestine, respectively.
Detailed Description
Iron deficiency and low iron stores are prevalent in infants, adolescents, and women of childbearing age in both Western and developing countries. One cause of iron deficiency is the low iron bioavail...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- serum ferritin in the range 12-30 µg/L
- hemoglobin \> 110 g/L
Exclusion
- pregnant or lactating
- smoker
- intake of vitamin-, mineral- or other dietary supplements during the study and 2 mo before start
- sports practicing \>10h/week
- blood donation during the study and 2 mo before start
- medication
- participation in other isotope studies
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
18 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00283491
Start Date
October 1 2005
End Date
November 1 2005
Last Update
January 21 2009
Active Locations (1)
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1
Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University
Frederiksberg C, Denmark, 1958