Evaluation of Natureheme-iron on Iron Absorption Effect and Anti-oxidation Functions

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2016-12-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

Iron deficiency problem has always been in Taiwan. This is a randomized, double-blind trial. Subjects separate to 3 groups, one group (n = 20) take two Natureheme-iron capsules a day for a total of 12 weeks, another group (n = 20) with the same dose of placebo, and the other group (n = 20) is a commercial iron supplement. Investigators assess whether Natureheme-iron can promote iron absorption and antioxidant effects, and compare the effects with commercial iron supplement. When this study is completed, it will increase the value of Natureheme-iron, and can improve health of Taiwanese.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Chung Shan Medical University
• Treatments: Iron

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Eligible subjects were anemia men or women aged over 20 years old with Hb<=12 g/dl.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects were excluded if subjects had a history of major cardiovascular disease, severe liver dysfunction, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or stroke. Subjects were also excluded if they routinely consumed alcohol, were pregnant or unable to comprehend study instructions.