Study of the Iron Absorption From Capsules Containing Lactobacilli and Iron

Probi AB

Status: Completed

Conditions: Healthy

Treatments: Dietary Supplement: L plantarum DSM 9843 or placebo

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Industry

Identifiers

NCT02131870

ProIron

Details and patient eligibility

About

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

Sex: Female

Ages: 19 to 45 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

0 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group

L plantarum DSM 9843

Active Comparator group

Treatment:

Dietary Supplement: L plantarum DSM 9843 or placebo

Placebo

Placebo Comparator group

Treatment:

Dietary Supplement: L plantarum DSM 9843 or placebo