Iron Absorption From Iron-enriched Aspergillus Oryzae
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Iron-deficiency, Absorption; Iron, Anemia, Iron Deficiency, Bioavailability, Serum Iron
In brief
Ferrous sulfate is rapidly absorbed and the bolus of iron enters blood rather quickly possibly leading to higher concentrations of non-transferrin bound iron which induces oxidative stress. The objective of this study was to determine how quickly iron enters into blood stream from the iron-enriched Asperigillus oryzae (AspironTM, ASP) in contrast to ferrous sulfate. Seventeen healthy, female subjects (18-35 y) were randomized, double blind, cross-over experimental design with three treatments: 10 mg iron as FeSO4 and ASP as well as 20 mg iron as ASP.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03156712
- Run by
- Iowa State University
- People needed
- 17
- Starts
- 2013-05-29
- Expected to finish
- 2014-02-13
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-05-18
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Non-pregnant
- Non-lactating
- Non-smoker
- Not taking medications
- Not taking dietary supplements (vitamins or minerals)
- No history of gastrointestinal conditions
You may not qualify if…
- Any history of gastrointestinal conditions
- On medications that interfere with iron absorption
- Unwilling to stop taking dietary supplements (vitamins or minerals)
- Pregnant
- Lactating
- Smoker
Where it is running
- Iowa State University — Ames, Iowa, United States
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