Iron absorption from lactoferrin in women with low iron
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a stabilized form of lactoferrin (a protein naturally found in milk) can help women with low iron stores absorb iron better. You may qualify if you have low iron but are not anemic, have a normal weight, and follow a few other health guidelines.
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Who can take part
- You have low iron levels (ferritin below 45) but are not anemic (hemoglobin above 120).
- Your weight is less than 70 kg (about 154 pounds) and your BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9 (normal range).
- You are not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and not a strict vegan.
- You do not smoke more than one cigarette per week.
- You have no ongoing inflammation (C-reactive protein below 5) and no gut or metabolic conditions that affect iron absorption.
- You have not taken vitamin or mineral supplements in the last 2 weeks, and no blood donation or transfusion in the last 4 months.
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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