Faba bean bread study for iron health and appetite
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating bread made with faba beans can improve iron levels, reduce blood fats after meals, and increase feelings of fullness. It may help people with low iron stores who are otherwise healthy.
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Who can take part
- You are not anemic (iron levels low but not severely) and have regular periods if you are female
- You are between 18 and 50 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 19 and 30
- You have low iron stores (a blood test result given by the study team will confirm this)
- You do not have food allergies to faba beans or gluten, or other health conditions listed in the full criteria
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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