Effect of folic acid on heme iron absorptio

Completed

• Conditions: Deficientie ziekten; Iron deficiency anaemia

• Registration Number: NL-OMON32198
• Lead Sponsor: Wageningen Universiteit

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 13 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 17

Inclusion Criteria

Body weight <60 kg, BMI 20-25 kg/m2, apparently healthy but marginal iron status (serum ferritin <25µg/L, Hb < 110 g/L).

Exclusion Criteria

Severe anaemia or iron depletion (Hb < 70 g/L, serum ferritin < 12 µg/L). Use of drugs, unless no interference with iron/ folic acid metabolism or gastro-intestinal conditions such as paracetamol. Use of vitamin/mineral supplements containing iron or folic acid. Gastro-intestinal disorders, pregancy, lactation, unregular menstrual cycle.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The proportion of incorporation of 57Fe and 58Fe in red blood cells after 14<br /><br>days will be the main outcome measure.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Not applicable</p><br>