Can a new iron pill boost performance and spare your stomach?
NCT ID NCT06942208
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how different types and doses of oral iron supplements affect iron levels, exercise performance, and gut health in young female athletes with low iron stores. Participants will take one of three iron supplements every other day for 12 weeks and complete fitness tests, blood draws, and gut bacteria sampling. The goal is to find which supplement works best and causes the fewest stomach issues.
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University of Calgary
RECRUITINGCalgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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