Understanding Iron Needs for Adults in the US
Dietary iron requirements in US adults
This project aims to update our understanding of how much iron adults in the US truly need by looking at a diverse group of people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11162421 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Our current guidelines for daily iron intake are based on older information from a less diverse population. This project will gather new information from a large group of US adults to see how much iron their bodies lose and how well they absorb iron from different foods. We will also look at other factors that might affect iron levels. The goal is to create more accurate and personalized iron recommendations for everyone.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older who are already participating in the Nutrition for Precision Health (NPH) trial powered by the All of Us Research Program.
Not a fit: Patients not enrolled in the NPH trial or those outside the adult age range may not directly benefit from participation in this specific project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work will lead to updated dietary iron guidelines that better reflect the needs of the diverse US population, helping more people maintain healthy iron levels.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon existing, but outdated, dietary iron recommendations and aims to provide new, more comprehensive data for a diverse population.
Where this research is happening
Baton Rouge, United States
- Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr — Baton Rouge, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hennigar, Stephen R. — Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr
- Study coordinator: Hennigar, Stephen R.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.