Kefir drink for anemia in teen girls
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether drinking cow's milk kefir can improve iron levels and blood health in teenage girls with mild to moderate anemia. If you have anemia and regular periods, this could be a way to help boost your iron naturally.
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Who can take part
- You are a girl between 15 and 18 years old.
- You have mild or moderate anemia (hemoglobin between 8 and 11.9 g/dl).
- You have a regular menstrual cycle and normal period length.
- You do not have certain blood conditions like thalassemia, hemosiderosis, blood cancer, or malaria.
- You are not taking any supplements other than the standard iron/folic acid (TTD) tablets.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 3 months and you do not have lactose intolerance.
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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