Effects of Calcium and Phytate on Zinc Absorption
Launched by USDA GRAND FORKS HUMAN NUTRITION RESEARCH CENTER · Sep 17, 2008
Trial Information
Current as of July 09, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Zinc absorption is tested from 2 days of consuming each of four diets with zinc-65 isotope, followed by retention monitoring in a whole body scintillation counter for 4 weeks. All four 4 experimental diets are tested with each subject, in randomized order, for a total of 16 weeks.
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Average weight for height
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Medications other than birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy,
- • Pregnancy within last 6 months
About Usda Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
The USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center is a leading research facility dedicated to advancing the understanding of human nutrition and its impact on health. As a key component of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the center conducts innovative clinical trials aimed at exploring the relationships between diet, nutrition, and overall well-being. Through rigorous scientific inquiry and collaboration with various stakeholders, the center strives to develop evidence-based strategies that promote healthier eating patterns and improve nutritional outcomes for diverse populations.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Janet R Hunt
Principal Investigator
USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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