Over three billion people currently suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, despite apparent caloric sufficiency in food production. This phenomenon, commonly termed "hidden hunger", is attributed to ...

The study is published in The Lancet Global Health journal. Micronutrient deficiencies are one of the most common forms of ...

People often prioritise convenience over essential nutrients in today’s busy environments, leading to a high risk of ...

The research team found that a one-point increase in participants' social isolation score was linked to a higher likelihood of inadequate intake of five out of nine key micronutrients two years later.

Micronutrient deficiencies are one of the most common forms of malnutrition globally, and each deficiency carries its own health consequences, from adverse pregnancy outcomes, ...

Micronutrient supplements, such as multivitamins and omega-3 supplements, may help improve symptoms of ADHD in some individuals. Studies have shown that certain nutrients, ...

Micronutrient deficiencies commonly occur in individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.Women had the ...

A substantial proportion of patients with type 2 diabetes experienced micronutrient deficiency, particularly vitamin D deficiency, a meta-analysis of more than 50,000 participants revealed.

Micronutrient Deficiency and Type 2 Diabetes Risk Genetic predisposition, various environmental factors, a sedentary lifestyle, an unhealthy diet, and obesity are risk factors for the disease.

The Nigerian government has enacted a new industrial standard for bouillon which includes a provision for adding vital micronutrients. The new standard specifies the inclusion of iron, zinc, folic ...