Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum 299v on iron absorption in women of reproductive age: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
Hoppe M, Onning G, Berggren A, Hulthen L
Published in British Journal of Nutrition
Methodology
Randomised double-blind placebo-controlled crossover trial measuring iron absorption from a fruit drink with and without L. plantarum 299v using stable isotopes
Key Findings
Iron absorption increased significantly when the drink contained L. plantarum 299v compared with the same drink without it.
Conclusions
L. plantarum 299v enhances non-heme iron absorption.
Limitations
Single-meal isotope study; no clinical anaemia endpoint.
Supplements Studied
Iron absorption increased significantly when the drink contained L. plantarum 299v compared with the same drink without it.
Outcomes Measured
Iron absorption increased significantly when the drink contained L. plantarum 299v compared with the same drink without it.
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