Probi FerroSorb®

Overview

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional problem worldwide, affecting more than 2 billion people, especially children, pregnant women and women of reproductive age. It causes headaches, fatigue and reduced functioning. Improved iron levels enhance performance, particularly in endurance athletes.

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V®) is the only probiotic strain shown to increase iron absorption in the upper small intestine.

Probi FerroSorb® combines LP299V® with iron to support long-term iron status, and its efficacy has been clinically demonstrated.

Applications

Probi FerroSorb® is suitable for capsules, tablets and stick packs, as well as for functional foods such as beverages and powder products.

Key features

It is a clinically demonstrated probiotic iron absorption concept.

It is based on Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V®) combined with a balanced dose of iron.

LP299V® attaches to intestinal cells throughout the digestive tract.

It offers a natural way to maintain iron stores.

It is reported not to cause the gastrointestinal discomfort commonly associated with iron supplementation.

Related publications:

Axling U. et al. “The effect of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v together with a low dose of iron on iron status in healthy pregnant women: A randomized clinical trial.” Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2021.

Hoppe M., Önning G., Berggren A., Hulthén L. “Probiotic strain Lactobacillus plantarum 299v increases iron absorption from an iron-supplemented fruit drink.” Br J Nutr 2015;114(8):1195–1202.

Hoppe M., Önning G., Hulthén L. “Freeze-dried Lactobacillus plantarum 299v increases iron absorption in young females.” PLoS One 2017;12(12):e0189141.

Bering S. et al. “A lactic acid-fermented oat gruel increases non-haem iron absorption from a phytate-rich meal in healthy women of childbearing age.” Br J Nutr 2006;96(1):80-5.

Mechanism of action

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v (LP299V®) is the only probiotic strain shown to increase iron absorption in the upper small intestine.

The strain attaches to intestinal cells throughout the digestive tract and exerts its effect in the region where iron is absorbed. By combining this strain with a balanced dose of iron, Probi FerroSorb® aims to support long-term iron status.

This approach aims to increase iron absorption without causing the gastrointestinal discomfort often seen with high-dose iron supplementation.