Special Rice Helps Kids Get More Zinc in Bangladesh
Researchers in Bangladesh tested whether a special type of rice with added zinc helps children absorb more of this important mineral. They gave 47 young …
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What Minerals Are Really in Your Vegetables? A New Look
Scientists studied five important minerals found in vegetables, fruits, and grains that people eat in Poland. They wanted to understand how much of these …
Read MoreWhy Kids in Mozambique Aren't Growing: A Food Problem
Researchers in Mozambique studied 47 young children to understand why many aren't growing properly. They discovered that while kids aren't eating enough …
Read MoreSpecial Cheese With Probiotics Doesn't Help Kidney Disease Bone Loss
Researchers tested whether a special cheese containing helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus acidophilus could protect bones in animals with chronic kidney …
Read MoreBetter Salt Swaps: Which Salt Substitutes Your Body Actually Uses
High sodium intake is a major cause of high blood pressure and heart disease. Scientists reviewed research on salt substitutes that replace regular salt with …
Read MoreWhich Seawater Magnesium Works Better? A Simple Comparison
Magnesium is an important mineral that many people don't get enough of, and regular magnesium supplements don't work as well as they could. Scientists tested …
Read MoreRare Gene Mutation Causes Low Magnesium and Calcium in Infants
Doctors discovered a new genetic mutation that prevents babies from absorbing enough magnesium and calcium from food, which can cause dangerous seizures. A …
Read MoreNew Walnut-Based Zinc Supplement May Work Better Than Regular Zinc Pills
Scientists created a new type of zinc supplement by combining walnut proteins with zinc. In lab tests, this new supplement stayed stable in the stomach and was …
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