The FeMicrobiome study will evaluate gut microbiome features and their relationships with dietary iron absorption in healthy adults. The investigators hypothesize that (1) the gut microbiota can be shaped by the heme and non-heme Fe content of the diet and that (2) this will influence individual variation in dietary Fe absorption.
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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The percent of non-heme iron absorption
Timeframe: 2-week
The concentrations of hemoglobin
Timeframe: baseline
The concentrations of ferritin
Timeframe: baseline
Serum transferrin receptor
Timeframe: baseline
The hematocrit
Timeframe: baseline
Habitual dietary information
Timeframe: baseline
Dietary information on the day prior to iron dosing
Timeframe: baseline
Gut microbiome composition
Timeframe: baseline