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NCT05614960
Dried Purple Laver (Nori) as a Food Source of Vitamin B12 in Vegetarians
Conditions: Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
Sex: All
Ages: 20 Years – 60 Years
Healthy volunteers: 1
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 30
Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University
Location: Taiwan
Summary
This is an intervention study aiming to understand the bioavailability of vitamin B12 from nori for vegetarians.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:Vegetarians (including vegan, ovo-vegetarian, lacto-vegetarian, lacto-ovo vegetarian)Duration of the vegetarian diet: at least 1 yearAged 20-60 years oldHave not taken vitamin B12 or folate supplement within 1 yearWilling to adhere to study intervention and be tested for vitamin B12 related biomarkers.Familiar with LINE application on smartphoneExclusion Criteria:Any disease or surgery that affects the vitamin B12 status (Pernicious anemia, Gastrointestinal disease and surgery, Pancreatic diseases, Chronic kidney disease)HyperthyroidismPrevious adverse reaction to noriHave taken antacid or metformin in the past 1 weekAlcoholic and not willing to abstinence from alcoholic beverages
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05614960). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
