Deficiencies in one or more micronutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamin A are widespread
in low-and middle-income countries and compromise the physical and cognitive capacity of …

Background Anemia, a morbid condition, is a global concern that affects people of all age
groups. This scenario has attracted the attention of several government organizations for …

The Philippines is one of the major rice-producing and rice-consuming countries of Asia. A
large portion of its population depends on rice for their daily caloric intake and nutritional …

Background Medicinal plants are still used in developing countries, including the
Philippines, to treat common diseases in the community. Anemia is a common disease …

Iron is an important micronutrient required for a number of biological processes including
oxygen transport, cellular respiration, the synthesis of nucleic acids and the activity of key …

Recently vitamin A deficiency disorder (VADD) has become a significant public health issue.
Manifestation of this VADD is xerophthalmia, which can only be prevented by additional …

Multilayer technology was used to improve the performance of multiple emulsions. W 1/O/W
2 emulsions were fabricated using 2 wt% polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) as a …

Iron deficiency (ID) affects people of all ages in many countries. Due to intestinal blood loss
and reduced iron absorption, ID is a threat to IBD patients, women, and children the most …

Strategies to address undernutrition in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) include
various interventions implemented through different sectors of the economy. Our aim is to …

Iron (Fe) deficiency is a major human health concern in areas of the world in which diets are
often Fe deficient. In the current study, we aimed to identify appropriate methods and optimal …