Clinical Research
Lucky Shakti Leaf is a clinically proven tool that helps improve iron levels naturally
Research Summary
Lucky Shakti Leaf is a redesigned version of the original Lucky Iron Fish. Both products are made using the exact same raw materials and from the exact same production facility. Clinical trials on the Lucky Iron Fish have been conducted by both the company as well as the researchers from 3rd party institutions like Harvard University, University of Göttingen, University of Pennsylvania, and more. These trials included:
- Women of reproductive age– Infants (aged 1-5 years)
- Families with school-aged children
- Individual men, women and children in the developed world
- People living with HIV.
Clinical research shows the Lucky Iron Fish is effective at improving iron stores in different groups of people across the world.
Published research articles
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Can Providing Daily Iron-Fortified Lunches to School-Going Children Living in an Impoverished Guatemalan Community Improve Iron Status?
Read full paper- K. Beerman et al. (2023)
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Impact of a Collaborative Childhood Anemia Intervention Program in Peru
Read full paper- R. Whitney et al. (2021)
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Testing the efficacy of the Lucky Iron Fish® in reversing iron deficiency anemia in rural, impoverished regions of Guatemala.
Read full paper- Vivaldi, Beeman et al. (2018)
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A Randomized Control Trial Using a Fish-Shaped Iron Ingot for the Amelioration of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Rural Cambodian Women.
Read full paper-Charles et al. (2015)
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Dietary Factors Modulate Iron Uptake in Caco-2 Cells from an Iron Ingot Used as a Home Fortificant to Prevent Iron Deficiency.
Read full paper- Rodriguez-Ramiro et al. (2017)
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Iron release from the Lucky Iron Fish™: safety considerations.
Read full paper- Armstrong et al. (2017)
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Commercializing the Lucky Iron Fish™ Using Social Enterprise: A Novel Health Innovation for Iron Deficiency and Anemia in Cambodia and Beyond.
Read full paper- Armstrong et al. (2016)
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Randomized controlled trial assessing the efficacy of a reusable fish-shaped iron ingot to increase hemoglobin concentration in anemic, rural Cambodian women.
Read full paper- Armstrong et al. (2017)
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The Etiology, Treatment and Effective Prevention of Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Women and Young Children Worldwide: A Review.
Read full paper- Armstrong et al. (2014)
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Happy Fish: A Novel Supplementation Technique to Prevent Iron Deficiency Anemia in Women in Rural Cambodia.
Read full paper- Charles et al. (2014)
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Iron content of Cambodian foods when prepared in cooking pots containing an iron ingot.
Read full paper- Charles et al. (2011)
Featured article
Testing the efficacy of the Lucky Iron Fish® in reversing iron deficiency anemia in rural, impoverished regions of Guatemala.
- Vivaldi, Beeman et al. (2018)
To note
Lucky Iron Fish is only effective when used daily (or at least 3 times a week) and the outlined instructions are followed. It takes 3-6 months to see a clinical increase in iron status.
Used properly, the Fish does not cause side-effects because it is gentle on your digestive system.
Clinical tests have also shown that the Lucky Iron Fish only alleviates iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia; it does not improve anemia caused by other conditions (e.g. Thalassemia).
All the batches of Fish are tested to ensure that the iron released from the Fish is consistent and safe and that no other compounds are released that might be deleterious to health. The Lucky Iron Fish is approved for sale in countries around the world.
Fine print
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Carefully read all product documentation, and ask your healthcare provider if this product is right for you.
If you suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your regular health care provider.
Iron taken in excess can be harmful to both adults and children.