Examine Database: Iron Absorption
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc | D | ||
| Psyllium | D | ||
| Alpha-GPC | C | ||
| Curcumin | |||
| Green Tea Extract | |||
| Prebiotics | |||
| Probiotics |
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Can taking iron with or without probiotics and/or prebiotics improve iron deficiency anemia?
In this meta-analysis of 29 randomized controlled trials, taking iron with or without probiotics and/or prebiotics improved 1 of 2 outcomes related to iron deficiency anemia in women but not in children.
Cosupplementation of iron and vitamin C for anemia
Examine Database References
- Zinc - J K Friel, R E Serfass, P V Fennessey, L V Miller, W L Andrews, B S Simmons, G F Downton, P G KwaElevated intakes of zinc in infant formulas don not interfere with iron absorption in premature infantsJ Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.(1998 Sep)
- Psyllium - Bell LP, Hectorn KJ, Reynolds H, Hunninghake DBCholesterol-lowering effects of soluble-fiber cereals as part of a prudent diet for patients with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemiaAm J Clin Nutr.(1990 Dec)
- Zinc - Olivares M, Pizarro F, Ruz MNew insights about iron bioavailability inhibition by zincNutrition.(2007 Apr)
- Alpha-GPC - Charlotte N Armah, Paul Sharp, Fred A Mellon, Sandra Pariagh, Elizabeth K Lund, Jack R Dainty, Birgit Teucher, Susan J Fairweather-TaitL-alpha-glycerophosphocholine contributes to meat's enhancement of nonheme iron absorptionJ Nutr.(2008 May)
- Curcumin - Siriporn Tuntipopipat, Kunchit Judprasong, Christophe Zeder, Emorn Wasantwisut, Pattanee Winichagoon, Somsri Charoenkiatkul, Richard Hurrell, Thomas WalczykChili, but not turmeric, inhibits iron absorption in young women from an iron-fortified composite mealJ Nutr.(2006 Dec)
- Alpha-GPC - Troesch B, Egli I, Zeder C, Hurrell RF, de Pee S, Zimmermann MBOptimization of a phytase-containing micronutrient powder with low amounts of highly bioavailable iron for in-home fortification of complementary foodsAm J Clin Nutr.(2009 Feb)
- Green Tea Extract - Ullmann U, Haller J, Bakker GC, Brink EJ, Weber PEpigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) (TEAVIGO) does not impair nonhaem-iron absorption in manPhytomedicine.(2005 Jun)
- Zinc - Olivares M, Pizarro F, Ruz MZinc inhibits nonheme iron bioavailability in humansBiol Trace Elem Res.(2007 Summer)
- Psyllium - Rossander LEffect of dietary fiber on iron absorption in manScand J Gastroenterol Suppl.(1987)
- Zinc - Olivares M, Wiedeman A, Bolívar L, López de Romaña D, Pizarro FEffect of increasing concentrations of zinc on the absorption of iron from iron-fortified milkBiol Trace Elem Res.(2012 Dec)
- Probiotics - Apte A, Parge A, Nimkar R, Sinha AEffect of probiotic and prebiotics supplementation on hemoglobin levels and iron absorption among women of reproductive age and children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC Nutr.(2025 Feb 7)