Iron absorption and losses in young South African women
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Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how well young South African women absorb iron and how much iron they lose, comparing women with healthy weight to women with overweight or obesity. It aims to learn if body weight affects iron balance.
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Who can take part
- You must be of African descent.
- Your weight must be in a healthy range (BMI 18.5–24.9) or you must have overweight/obesity (BMI 28 or higher).
- Your iron stores must be low to moderate (ferritin level 50 or lower).
- You cannot regularly take anti-inflammatory medication.
- You cannot be pregnant or planning pregnancy in the next 2 years.
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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