VertiGreens Investigating the Effects of Iron Biofortification of Microgreens on Iron Status in Women

The investigators present a pilot diet intervention study, to be conducted as a within-subject design, to assess the feasibility of iron biofortified microgreens on iron intake and status in women of reproductive age and postmenopausal women. This will be investigated by providing smoothie kits for 28 days containing these microgreens and determining the impact on iron biomarkers. The investigators will also assess habitual diet, BMI, physical activity and gastrointestinal symptoms. This study will be a proof-of-concept exploratory study to explore diet based biofortification through vertical farming systems.

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy females * 15 of reproductive age (18-49) * 15 postmenopausal (not had their period for an entire year) Exclusion Criteria: Medication exclusion criteria: * Supplementing iron or vitamin B12 * Smoking or vaping * Taking anticoagulant medication (blood thinners) except for Aspirin 75mg Medical exclusion criteria: * Anyone who is planning to be pregnant, is pregnant or breastfeeding * Anyone with iron or vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia * Anyone with history of anaemia in the past 3 months that required treatment * Anyone who has Hb \