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Iron Deficiency (Without Anemia)

Effect of Ferrous iROn and cUrcumin sTatus on Inflammatory and Neurotrophic markErs

Sponsored by University of Westminster

About this trial

Last updated 5 years ago

Study ID

ETH1718-0907

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

No

Accepting

18-75 Years
18 to 40 Years
All
All

Trial Timing

Ended 5 years ago

What is this trial about?

INTRODUCTION: Iron is a vital nutrient for many physiological processes including DNA production, oxygen transport and neuronal processes. However, several factors limit iron absorption including: limited bioavailability of iron (dietary or supplementation sources), can be subject to dietary iron inhibitors (e.g. calcium). Excess iron can cause cellular oxidative stress in the body. Curcumin is an active component found in turmeric, known for its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Co-administration of iron and curcumin may influence iron, inflammatory status and/or neurotrophic markers in the body.

What are the participation requirements?

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

- Males & Females (18-40 years of age)

- Healthy subjects

No

Exclusion Criteria

- <18 years or >40 years

- Dieters

- Consumption of >21 serving of alcohol/week

- Any allergies/health issues related to items being ingested

- Any serious illnesses or those on medication

- Any pregnant or lactating women

- Any women who are trying to conceive

- Any women taking contraceptive medication

- Any gastrointestinal disorders

- Any chronic menstrual disorders

- Any subjects who have undergone the menopause or undergoing the perimenopause transition

- Any eating disorders

- Any depression/mental disorders

- Any abnormal blood pressure levels

- Those with deficient/excess/abnormal iron levels according to United Kingdom (UK) guidelines &/or haemochromatosis

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