Scientists Make Rice and Wheat More Nutritious With Vitamin A
Millions of people around the world don't get enough vitamin A, which is important for healthy eyes and immune systems. Scientists discovered that rice and …
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Orange Nutrient Boosts Pig Fertility and Egg Development
Researchers studied how a natural orange-colored nutrient called beta-carotene affects young female pigs' reproductive health. Twenty pigs were fed either …
Read MoreScientists Create Super Tomatoes with More Vitamin A
Researchers used advanced gene-editing technology to create tomatoes with significantly higher levels of beta-carotene, a nutrient your body converts into …
Read MoreHow Scientists Test Spirulina Supplements for Real Quality
Spirulina is a popular health supplement praised for its green pigments and nutrients. But how do companies know if their spirulina products actually contain …
Read MoreCan Palm Oil Help Fix Vitamin A Deficiency?
Researchers tested whether oil from the Attalea phalerata palm fruit could help animals recover from vitamin A deficiency. They compared this natural oil to …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria From Cows Could Help Fight Vitamin A Deficiency
Scientists discovered that certain friendly bacteria living in grass-fed cows can make vitamin A and a vitamin A precursor called beta-carotene. Researchers …
Read MoreNew Way to Spot Healthy Carotenoids in Food Using Light
Scientists developed a new method to identify carotenoids—colorful nutrients found in carrots, tomatoes, and leafy greens—using a special light-based technique …
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