Zinc bioavailability in rats fed a plant-based diet: a study of fermentation and zinc supplementation

Background: Zinc deficiency is a significant problem, in developing countries and in vegetarians, which can be caused by plant-based diets. Thus, dietary strategies, such as fermentation, to improve zinc bioavailability of diets should be investigated. Objective: To improve zinc bioavailability in a...

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Main Authors: Claudia E. Lazarte, Mirian Vargas, Yvonne Granfeldt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Swedish Nutrition Foundation 2015-11-01
Series:Food & Nutrition Research
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Online Access:http://www.foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/view/27796/43546