Evaluation of Natureheme-iron on Iron Absorption Effect and Anti-oxidation Functions

Summary

Iron deficiency problem has always been in Taiwan. This is a randomized, double-blind trial. Subjects separate to 3 groups, one group (n = 20) take two Natureheme-iron capsules a day for a total of 12 weeks, another group (n = 20) with the same dose of placebo, and the other group (n = 20) is a commercial iron supplement. Investigators assess whether Natureheme-iron can promote iron absorption and antioxidant effects, and compare the effects with commercial iron supplement. When this study is completed, it will increase the value of Natureheme-iron, and can improve health of Taiwanese.

Timeline

Start

2015-07

Primary completion

2016-09

Completion

2016-12

Publications

• Background Shaw NS, Liu YH. Bioavailability of iron from purple laver (Porphyra spp.) estimated in a rat hemoglobin regeneration bioassay. J Agric Food Chem. 2000 May;48(5):1734-7. doi: 10.1021/jf990759y.

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