Peptide–Mineral Complexes: Understanding Their Chemical Interactions, Bioavailability, and Potential Application in Mitigating Micronutrient Deficiency

Peptide–Mineral Complexes: Understanding Their Chemical Interactions, Bioavailability, and Potential Application in Mitigating Micronutrient Deficiency

Iron, zinc, and calcium are essential micronutrients that play vital biological roles to maintain human health. Thus, their deficiencies are a public health concern worldwide. Mitigation of these deficiencies involves micronutrient fortification of staple foods, a strategy that can alter the physica...

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Main Authors: Xiaohong Sun, Roghayeh Amini Sarteshnizi, Ruth T. Boachie, Ogadimma D. Okagu, Raliat O. Abioye, Renata Pfeilsticker Neves, Ikenna Christian Ohanenye, Chibuike C. Udenigwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
peptide–mineral complex
micronutrient deficiency
mineral supplement
structure–activity relationship
chemical interaction
bioavailability
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/9/10/1402

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