In Rwandese Women with Low Iron Status, Iron Absorption from Low-Phytic Acid Beans and Biofortified Beans Is Comparable, but Low-Phytic Acid Beans Cause Adverse Gastrointestinal Symptoms [Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions]

Conclusion: BBs and lpa beans provided more bioavailable iron than control beans and could reduce dietary iron deficiency. Digestive side effects of lpa beans were likely caused by PHA-L, but it is unclear to what extent the associated digestive problems reduced iron bioavailability. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02215278.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - May 1, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Petry, N., Rohner, F., Gahutu, J. B., Campion, B., Boy, E., Tugirimana, P. L., Zimmerman, M. B., Zwahlen, C., Wirth, J. P., Moretti, D. Tags: Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions Source Type: research