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Micronutrient-fortified rice can be a significant source of dietary bioavailable iron in schoolchildren from rural Ghana
(2019)Science AdvancesIron deficiency and anemia are prominent contributors to the preventable disease burden worldwide. A substantial proportion of people with inadequate dietary iron rely on rice as a staple food, but fortification efforts are limited by low iron bioavailability. Furthermore, using high iron fortification dosages may not always be prudent in tropical regions. To identify alternative fortification formulations with enhanced absorption, we ...Journal Article