Heme and Non-heme Iron Intakes, Gut Microbiota, and Influence on Host Iron Absorption
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorCornell University
The FeMicrobiome study will evaluate gut microbiome features and their relationships with dietary iron absorption in healthy adults. The investigators hypothesize that (1) the gut microbiota can be shaped by the heme and non-heme Fe content of the diet and that (2) this will influence individual variation in dietary Fe absorption.
Healthy adults
Age between 18- 40y
Non-smoking
Not currently taking vitamin, mineral, prebiotic, and probiotic supplements.
BMI <18 or > 27 kg/m2,
Age <18 y or > 40y,
Smoking
Pregnancy, lactating