Evaluation of Fe Absorption From Iron Salt in Milk

Evaluation of Iron Absorption From Ferric Ammonium Phosphate and Ferric Pyrophosphate From an Instant Milk Drink in Young Children

The primary objective was:

• to compare iron absorption in apparently healthy children aged 3-6y from an instant full cream milk drink fortified with ferric pyrophosphate or ferric ammonium phosphate relative to ferrous sulfate as the reference fortificant.
• To compare iron absorption from ferric pyrophosphate to ferric ammonium phosphate from the milk drink

Inclusion Criteria:

• 3-6 years old (inclusive)
• Normal BMI for age (WHO standard)
• Apparently healthy, no metabolic or gastrointestinal disorder
• Non-anemic (WHO cut-off for respective age
• No medication or vitamin/mineral supplements will be consumed during the study
• Intake of Vitamin/mineral supplements will be discontinued 2 weeks before the start of the study
• Parents demonstrate an understanding of the given information and ability to comply with the study procedure
• Having obtained his/her parents or his/her legal representative's informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• With known gastrointestinal or metabolic disorder or experiencing significant blood losses over the past 6 months
• Possible to have medication during the study
• Currently participating or having participated another clinical trial during the past 3 months prior the beginning of this study
• Subject who cannot be expected to comply with treatment