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VertiGreens Investigating the Effects of Iron Biofortification of Microgreens on Iron Status in Women
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen
Summary
The investigators present a diet intervention study, to be conducted as a within-subject design, to assess the effect of the provision of iron biofortified microgreens on iron intake and status in women of reproductive age and postmenopausal women. This will be investigated by providing smoothie kits for 28 days containing these microgreens and determining the impact on iron biomarkers. The investigators will also assess habitual diet, BMI, physical activity and gastrointestinal symptoms. This study will be a proof-of-concept exploratory study to explore diet based biofortification through vertical farming systems.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-05-01
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2025-06-26
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Smoothie containing iron biofortified microgreens
30g of iron biofortified microgreens consumed within a smoothie for 28 days
Locations (1)
Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, United Kingdom