Vitamin d and fish oil: a new hope against anemia in the elderly?
NCT ID NCT01632761
First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study looks at whether taking daily vitamin D or fish oil supplements can lower the chance of developing anemia in older adults. Researchers will track 2000 participants from a larger heart health study over 2 years, checking for new anemia cases and changes in blood proteins. The goal is to see if these common supplements offer protection against this blood condition.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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