Growing B12 in Salad: A New Way to Get This Essential Vitamin
Scientists found a way to grow pea shoots with added Vitamin B12 using a special farming method called aeroponics. This is exciting because plants don't …
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Orange Sweet Potatoes Could Help Fight Vitamin A Shortage in Africa
Millions of people in Africa don't get enough vitamin A, which is crucial for healthy eyes and strong immune systems. Researchers reviewed how orange-fleshed …
Read MoreWhy So Many People in Portugal Don't Get Enough Vitamin D
A new review of research shows that vitamin D deficiency is a major health problem in Portugal, affecting a large portion of the population. Vitamin D is …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D in Food Help Keep Bones Strong?
Researchers looked at 14 studies to see if adding vitamin D to everyday foods like milk, cereal, and oil could help prevent weak bones (osteoporosis). Most …
Read MoreRare Allergies to B9 Vitamin Supplements: What You Need to Know
A new review examined rare allergic reactions some people have to folic acid and folinic acid, which are forms of vitamin B9 found in supplements and fortified …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Still Lack Key Nutrients (And Others Don't)
Researchers looked at data from 204 countries between 1990 and 2021 to understand how three important nutritional deficiencies affect children worldwide. They …
Read MoreAdding Vitamins to Oil and Milk Could Help Millions of Indian Children
Millions of children in India don't get enough Vitamin A and Vitamin D, even though the government has guidelines to prevent this. Researchers studied whether …
Read MoreShould We Keep Giving Kids Vitamin A Pills in Congo?
Researchers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo asked government health leaders and program managers whether giving children vitamin A supplements is still …
Read MoreTiny Iron Particles Help Fish Grow Stronger and Healthier
Scientists tested whether super-tiny iron particles added to fish food could help a type of carp called Puntius sarana grow better and become healthier. They …
Read MoreWhen Cooking Oil Gets Too Much Vitamin D: A Health Warning
Researchers discovered a serious problem when cooking oil was accidentally made with way too much vitamin D added to it. Several people, including children, …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters for Fighting Colds and Flu
Scientists reviewed research from the past 25 years to understand how vitamin D helps protect us from respiratory infections like COVID-19 and the flu. Vitamin …
Read MoreWhy Millions of Europeans Are Secretly Malnourished Despite Having Food
Even though Europe has plenty of food, millions of people aren't getting enough essential vitamins and minerals—a problem called "hidden hunger." Unlike …
Read MoreNew Way to Keep Folic Acid Safe in Crackers and Your Body
Scientists created a special coating to protect folic acid (a vitamin your body needs) from breaking down when food is cooked or digested. They wrapped folic …
Read MoreGrapefruit Peels Make Pasta Healthier and More Nutritious
Researchers found a creative way to use grapefruit peels that would normally be thrown away. They mixed freeze-dried grapefruit peel powder into pasta at …
Read MoreGrowing Vitamin B12 from Soybean Waste Could Help Vegans
Scientists found a way to produce vitamin B12 using bacteria and soybean waste, which could be a game-changer for plant-based foods. Vitamin B12 is naturally …
Read MoreWhen to Check If Your Child Has Enough Iron in Their Blood
Doctors and health experts from India and Southeast Asia have created new guidelines to help catch iron deficiency anemia (a condition where children don't …
Read MoreSpecial Soy Powder Helps Teen Girls Get More Iron
Researchers tested a new sprinkle powder made from specially processed soybeans to see if it could help teenage girls absorb more iron from their food. In an …
Read MoreVitamins May Protect Milk Protein During Cooking
When milk is heated during food processing, chemical changes can happen that make the protein harder to digest. Scientists tested 14 different vitamins to see …
Read MoreMaking Nutritious Food Affordable in Africa: A Smart Way to Add Vitamins
Researchers studied how to add important vitamins and minerals to bouillon (a popular seasoning) in three African countries in the most affordable way. They …
Read MoreWhen Cooking Oil Goes Wrong: A Vitamin D Overdose Story
Researchers discovered a serious health problem when cooking oil was accidentally made with way too much vitamin D added to it. Several people got sick from …
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