Can a special yogurt boost iron in gestational diabetes?
NCT ID NCT07287384
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a yogurt enriched with lactoferrin, a protein found in milk, could improve iron levels in 50 women with gestational diabetes. Half ate the special yogurt twice a day for two months, while the other half ate regular yogurt. The main goal was to see if the lactoferrin yogurt raised ferritin, a marker of iron stores, more than the plain yogurt.
What this could mean
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Active substance
lactoferrin-enriched yogurt
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help manage iron status in women with gestational diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not be generalizable. The change in iron levels may be small or not clinically meaningful.
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AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino.
Torino, Torino, 10126, Italy