An effective measure to fight nutrient deficiency is to increase the nutrient content of food, particularly staples that are ...

Are fortified foods same as Genetically Modified (GM) foods? I bumped into this discussion the other day at a forum and it was interesting to read the contributions from the different participants.

Table 1 lists nutrients and foliar deficiency symptoms in corn, soybean, and wheat. Two words, “chlorosis” or “chlorotic,” frequently appear in the table. Both terms describe when leaves start ...

When you notice hair loss, you may want to look into these vitamins and make sure you're getting enough of them in your diet.

But, because zinc is such a vital part of how our body functions, it’s imperative that you treat a zinc deficiency if you do have one.

Zinc wheat varieties are bio-fortified with higher levels of zinc — a micronutrient essential for boosting immune function, promoting child growth, and supporting cognitive development.

A new study from The University of Western Australia has examined how to increase zinc concentration in wheat to address a dietary deficiency in the global population. Dr Yinglong Chen, from UWA's ...

Zinc is an essential nutrient that keeps us feeling healthy and strong. And getting enough zinc is as easy as eating the right delicious foods, dietitians say.

Zinc-biofortified wheat research discussedMULTAN: The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), in collaboration with partners, organised a workshop in Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of ...

Signs that you’re not getting enough zinc One of the most common symptoms of zinc deficiency is retardation of growth, particularly in children.