Study of the Iron Absorption From Capsules Containing Lactobacilli and Iron
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Registration Number
- NCT02131870
- Lead Sponsor
- Probi AB
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to study the effect of a probiotic product on iron absorption in healthy females of child-bearing age.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- CROSSOVER
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Iron absorption ratio in blood samples 14 days 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).
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Department of Internal Medicin and Clinical Nutrition, the Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University
🇸🇪Gothenburg, Sweden
Department of Internal Medicin and Clinical Nutrition, the Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University🇸🇪Gothenburg, Sweden