Cow's milk kefir for anemia in teen girls
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This trial tests whether drinking cow's milk kefir can improve iron levels and hemoglobin in teenage girls with mild to moderate anemia. It looks at how kefir affects short-chain fatty acids in the gut, which may help the body use iron better.
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Who can take part
- You are a girl between 15 and 18 years old
- You have mild to moderate anemia (hemoglobin between 8 and 11.9 g/dL)
- Your menstrual cycle is regular and lasts a typical number of days
- You do not have thalassemia, hemosiderosis, blood cancer, or malaria diagnosed in the past 3 months
- You have not taken antibiotics in the past 3 months and are not lactose intolerant
- You are not taking any nutritional supplements except the iron tablets provided by the study
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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