Iron deficiency anemia improves with regular millet intake
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Overview
The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia is highest among low and middle-income countries where Millets, including sorghum, rich in iron are a traditional staple diet. A wide variation in the iron composition of millets has been reported, which needs to be understood in consonance with its bioavailability and roles in reducing anemia.
Regular consumption of millets can improve hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels to reduce iron deficiency anemia, finds a new study.
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Regular Millet Consumption May Improve Iron Deficiency Anemia, Finds Study
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