Zinc absorption in the small intestine is one of the main mechanisms regulating the systemic
homeostasis of this essential trace element. This review summarizes the key aspects of …

Iron (Fe) is a highly ample metal on planet earth (~ 35% of the Earth's mass) and is
particularly essential for most life forms, including from bacteria to mammals. Nonetheless …

This new edition provides current information on the nutritional requirements of world crops.
It presents research on the acquisition, accumulation, transport, and functions of chemical …

Sorghum is the fifth most produced cereal in the world and is a source of nutrients and
bioactive compounds for the human diet. We summarize the recent findings concerning the …

With continuous global population growth, the challenges of expanding demand for
sufficient and nutritious foods need to be addressed by exploring new and supplemental …

Plant-based foods gain more importance since they play a key role in sustainable, low-meat
and healthy diets. In developing countries, these food products, especially legumes and …

Iron and copper have similar physiochemical properties; thus, physiologically relevant
interactions seem likely. Indeed, points of intersection between these two essential trace …

Highlights•The in vitro techniques in their huge variety offer a wider experimental scope.•In
vitro methods may underestimate the effects of previous meals.•The in vivo techniques have …

Iron and zinc are 2 important nutrients in the human diet. Their deficiencies in humans lead
to a variety of health‐related problems. Iron and zinc biofortification of cereals is considered …

Zinc, through its structural and cofactor roles, affects a broad range of critical physiological
functions, including growth, metabolism, immune and neurological functions. Zinc deficiency …