Reference
Manoppo J, 2019 Indonesia
Study Objectives
To determine whether L. reuteri DSM 17938 plays a role in the absorption of iron preparations containing 300mg Sulfas Fer rous (SF) in children with iron deficiency anaemia.
Study Design*
R, quasi experimental, SB, controlled 14 days
No. of Subjects (dose)
L. reuteri: 34 (3×108 CFU) & 300mg SF Control: 32 300mg SF
Results
Intervention with iron preparations and L. reuteri DSM 17938 in children with iron deficiency anaemia leads to a higher in crease in levels of Reticulocyte hemoglobin equivalent than does intervention with iron preparations only. L. reuteri DSM 17938 has a beneficial role in the absorption of iron from the intestinal mucosa.