Iron and Increased Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Content

Doses used in studies

mg/day: 20 (median 20, IQR 20–20) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 4 weeks · IQR 4 weeks–4 weeks · Range 4 weeks–4 weeks — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

The Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum 299v on Iron Status and Physical Performance in Female Iron-Deficient Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

2020-04-30
RCT
Nutrients 12(5)
- Ulrika Axling
- Gunilla Önning
- Maile A Combs
- Alemtsehay Bogale
- Magnus Högström
- Michael Svensson

PubMed: 32365981
DOI: 10.3390/nu12051279

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Increased Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Content

High evidence
Rigorous Journal
Athletes

The mean reticulocyte hemoglobin content increased after intake of Lp299v compared to control (1.5 vs. 0.82 pg) after 12 weeks, but the difference between the group was not significant (p = 0.083).

Effect: Neutral
Effect size: Small
Significant: No
Dose: 20 mg of iron