Probiotic strain Lactobacillus plantarum 299v increases iron absorption from an iron-supplemented fruit drink: a double-isotope cross-over single-blind study in women of reproductive age
Hoppe M, Onning G, Berggren A, Hulthen L
Published in British Journal of Nutrition, Vol. 114 (8), pp. 1195-202
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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