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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Lactobacillus plantarum 299v and Increased Serum Ferritin Level

Doses used in studies

CFU/day: 10 billion (median 10 billion, IQR 10 billion–10 billion) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 6 weeks · IQR 6 weeks–6 weeks · Range 6 weeks–6 weeks — Reported in 1 of 2 studies

2 of 2 papersPopulation:

The effect of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v together with a low dose of iron on iron status in healthy pregnant women: A randomized clinical trial
- 2021-04-21
- RCT
- Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica 100(9)
- - U. Axling
  - G. Önning
  - Titti Martinsson Niskanen
  - N. Larsson
  - S. Hansson
  - L. Hulthén
- PubMed: 33880752
- DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14153
17 Insights on
- Increased Serum Ferritin Level
- High evidence
- Pregnant Women
Intake of Lp attenuated the decrease in serum ferritin from baseline to week 28 (p = 0.003) and week 35 (p ˂ 0.001)
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Moderate
Significant
Yes
Dose
30 µg
Use of a Probiotic to Enhance Iron Absorption in a Randomized Trial of Pediatric Patients Presenting with Iron Deficiency.
- 2019-04
- RCT
- The Journal of pediatrics 207
- - Gerald M Rosen
  - Sue Morrissette
  - Amy Larson
  - Pam Stading
  - Kristen H Griffin
  - Timothy L Barnes
- PubMed: 30732996
- DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.12.026
1 Insight on
- Increased Serum Ferritin Level
- High evidence
- Clinical
There was no significant difference in the increase in serum ferritin in children taking the probiotic LP299v compared with controls (23.2 vs 20.0 ng/mL, respectively).
Effect
Neutral
Effect size
Small
Significant
No
Dose
not stated