IRON DEFICIENCY

This study tested whether a mineral-enriched powder taken daily for six months could raise blood iron levels in women aged 18-35 with iron deficiency. Participants mixed the powder or a placebo into water and provided blood samples monthly. The goal was to see if the powder reduc…

This study tested whether a peanut-based nutritional supplement could improve health in adults aged 60 and older living in peri-urban Ghana. Over 12 weeks, 81 participants either took the supplement daily or served as a control group. Researchers measured weight, blood pressure, …

This study gave 223 children aged 12-18 months in India either iron- and zinc-biofortified pearl millet or regular pearl millet for 9 months. Researchers measured changes in iron levels, growth, and immune responses. The goal was to see if this enriched grain could help prevent c…

This study tested whether giving iron through a vein (IV) works better than iron pills for improving heart pumping function in people who recently had a heart attack and also have low iron. About 300 adults took part, receiving either IV iron or oral iron. The main goal was to se…

This study tested a new iron supplement called ferric maltol (given as an oral suspension) against the standard ferrous sulfate liquid in children aged 2 to 17 with iron-deficiency anaemia, and also tested ferric maltol alone in infants aged 1 month to 2 years. The goal was to se…

This pilot study looked at whether taking an iron supplement called sucrosomial iron for three months can raise hemoglobin levels in blood donors who have iron deficiency. Fifty donors with low iron took the supplement daily. Researchers measured changes in hemoglobin, ferritin, …

This study tested whether taking a daily supplement of lactoferrin (a protein found in milk) can help prevent iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women with obesity. 23 women at risk for anemia took part from mid-pregnancy through labor. The main goal was to see if the approach wa…

This study looked at whether a single intravenous iron dose could improve exercise capacity in people with severe aortic stenosis and iron deficiency who were scheduled for a valve replacement. About 100 participants received either iron or a placebo. The main goal was to see if …

This study looked at whether giving iron supplements to children with ADHD, restless legs syndrome, and low iron levels could improve their symptoms. Twelve kids aged 10-15 took iron for 3 months. Researchers measured changes in brain iron, blood iron, and symptoms using sleep mo…

This pilot study investigates how common low energy availability, iron deficiency, and low vitamin D levels are among Black collegiate athletes. Participants who are found to have low iron or vitamin D will receive daily supplements for 12 weeks. The goal is to better understand …

This study gathered information from 250 children aged 6 months to 6 years to develop artificial intelligence that can estimate iron levels from images and videos. The goal is to create a non-invasive way to screen for iron deficiency, replacing blood tests. Parents and doctors a…

This study looked at how many women with fibromyalgia at a pain clinic might have iron deficiency. 81 women completed a questionnaire about symptoms like heavy periods and past iron issues. The goal was to see if iron deficiency is common and if treating it could help their pain.