Assessing the Immediate Increase in Serum Ferritin After Oral Iron Doses

Inclusion criteria

• Low iron stores (SF levels < 30 µg/L),
• no anemia (Hb > 120 g/L)
• no inflammation (CRP < 5 mg/L)
• 18 to 45 years old.
• Body weight <70 kg
• Normal body Mass Index (18.5-26.5 kg/m2)

Exclusion criteria

• Any chronic or acute disease
• Consumption of mineral and vitamin supplements since screening and over the study period
• Blood transfusion, blood donation or significant blood loss over the past 6 months,
• Pregnant or breastfeeding,
• Continuous/long-term use of medication during the whole studies (except for contraceptives)
• Therapeutic iron infusion over the past 6 months,
• Known hypersensitivity or allergy to iron supplements,
• Intention to become pregnant over the course of the study