Clinical Trial: Iron Absorption From Naturally Dephytinized Legumes
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Iron Deficiencies
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: The Effect of Dephytinization on Iron Absorption From a Soy Protein Based Meat Analog, Compared to a Reference Pork Meat Meal: a Randomized Study in Young Women
Brief Summary:
Consumption of less meat and more plant-based protein can greatly reduce the negative impact of food production on the environment.Studies show that vegan diets can decrease greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water.However, it is important to consider the nutritional value of alternatives, as meat is a key source of nutrients like iron.Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is estimated to be the top 5 leading causes of years lived with disability burden globally and the first cause in women.Nutritional iron deficiency…
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