Iron absorption showdown: which supplement wins?

NCT ID NCT07563686

First seen May 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at how well the body absorbs iron from two types of supplements (Spatone™ and ferrous sulphate) at three different doses. Fourteen healthy women with low iron stores took each supplement in random order. The goal was to measure iron absorption using special stable isotopes in blood samples.

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Locations

  • King's College London

    London, Greater London, SE1 9NH, United Kingdom

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