Study indicates iron and zinc deficiencies can be addressed through simple measures
7 years, 5 months ago

Study indicates iron and zinc deficiencies can be addressed through simple measures

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India is one of the leading exporters of cereals. Likewise, a simple intervention such as taking a piece of guava or Indian gooseberry fruit after food or while taking iron tablets would double the availability of iron and zinc in the body. In addition, they suggest, measures like minimal milling, intake of vitamin C, heating, and enzymatic treatment of grains with phytates enzyme and consuming curds, yogurts and pro-biotic cultures to maintain acid environment in the gut as well as genetic improvement of food crops may enhance bioavailability of iron and zinc. The study, conducted by researchers at Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, has found that the country as a whole requires 8,170 tonnes of iron and 4,412 tonnes of zinc in the food to meet nutritional iron and zinc requirements of the entire population. This is followed by the animal husbandry sector, including milk and milk products, meat, mutton, beef, pork, chicken and eggs, which account for 3.9 percent iron and 11.7 percent zinc.

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India Today  

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