Can goat liver beat iron pills for anemia? new trial in nepal
NCT ID NCT07661602
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether eating goat liver three times a week can improve anemia in teenage girls in Nepal, compared to standard iron-folic acid pills. Researchers will also look at how gut bacteria affect iron absorption. Sixty girls aged 15-19 with anemia will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments for 12 weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
goat liver (dietary supplement) and iron folic acid supplement
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a cheap, locally available food-based alternative to iron pills for treating anemia in adolescents.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply widely. The goat liver diet may be hard to follow long-term.
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Valley View School
Kathmandu, Bagmati, 44600, Nepal
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