Optimal Iron to Zinc Ratios for Increased Soluble Iron in Fortified Rice
Megan Parker, Paul Johns, Gaurav Patel, John Lasekan, Matthew Frey & Peiman Milani · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015
Objectives: Previous studies evaluating the ability of fortified rice to improve hemoglobin and ferritin concentrations have produced mixed results. The literature indicates that combining iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) can reduce the effects on iron status expected from iron supplement...