Weighty issue: does obesity block iron supplements?
NCT ID NCT06622551
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study examined the link between obesity and iron deficiency anemia in 165 nonpregnant Indonesian women aged 19-29. Participants took daily iron-folic acid supplements for 90 days. Researchers compared iron levels between overweight/obese and normal-weight women to see if weight affects how well the supplements work.
What this could mean
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Active substance
iron-folic acid supplement
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help tailor iron supplementation strategies for overweight or obese women, improving anemia treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study with 165 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It does not test a new treatment.
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Locations
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Nutrition Laboratory, Faculty of Public Health Universitas Airlangga
Surabaya, East Java, 60115, Indonesia