Overview

Effect of Coca-Cola on Iron Absorption

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The aim of this project is to measure the effect of Coca-Cola and Diet Coke, relative to mineral water, on non-haem iron absorption. The results from this study will quantify any enhancing effect of Coca-Cola or Diet Coke on non-haem iron absorption and will be of use to the Coca-Cola Company and the scientific and nutrition community in evaluating the nutritional value of these products.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Institute of Food Research
Quadram Institute Bioscience
Collaborators:
The Coca-Cola Company
University of East Anglia