Increased Iron Status during a Feeding Trial of Iron-Biofortified Beans Increases Physical Work Efficiency in Rwandan Women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iron-biofortified staple foods can improve iron status and resolve iron deficiency. However, whether improved iron status from iron biofortification can improve physical performance remains unclear.

Objective

This study aimed to examine whether changes in iron status from an iron-biofortified bean intervention affect work efficiency.

Methods

A total of 125 iron-depleted (ferritin <20 μg/L) female Rwandan university students (18-26 y) were selected from a larger sample randomly assigned to consume iron-biofortified beans (Fe-Bean; 86.1 mg Fe/kg) or conventional beans (control: 50.6 mg Fe/kg) twice daily for 18 wk (average of 314 g beans consumed/d). Blood biomarkers of iron status (primary outcome) and physical work efficiency (secondary outcome) were measur

SUBMITTER: Luna SV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7198300 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature