Eth Zurich

This study looks at how well iron-deficient women absorb iron from two plant-based sources (iron chlorophyllin and soy hemoglobin) compared to standard iron supplements. 45 women with low iron stores but not anemic will consume these iron sources in water or maize porridge. Resea…

This study looks at how well pregnant women in Kenya absorb iron from three different types of prenatal supplements. Fifty women in their second trimester will take each supplement and have their iron absorption measured using special iron isotopes. The goal is to find out if tak…