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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Vitamin D and Improved Iron Status

Doses used in studies

IU/day: 4,000 (median 4,000, IQR 4,000–4,000) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 8 weeks · IQR 8 weeks–8 weeks · Range 8 weeks–8 weeks — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

An 8-Week Vitamin D3-Fortified Fruit Drink Supplementation Increases Serum Ferritin Concentration: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Malaysian Women With Low Iron Stores.
- 2024-11
- RCT · n = 45
- Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 124(11)
- - Nursyafiqah Aqilah Suhaimi
  - Su Peng Loh
  - Norhafizah Ab Manan
  - Nurzalinda Zalbahar
  - Muhammad Najib Mohamad Alwi
  - Salma Faeza Ahmad Fuzi
- PubMed: 38408566
- DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2024.02.013
3 Insights on
- Improved Iron Status
- High evidence
- Clinical
The other iron status biomarkers were not affected by the intervention.
Effect
Neutral
Effect size
Small
Significant
No
Dose
4000 IU/day