A recent study reveals that social isolation and loneliness are linked to lower intake of essential micronutrients in older adults, raising concerns about their impact on healthy aging and the need ...

More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E, according to a new study. It is the ...

Children ages two to eight years across 11 Pacific jurisdictions (Alaska, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawai'i, Marshall Islands, ...

Micronutrients are defined as nutrients that are essential for health and survival, but in trace amounts. They are categorized as water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins and trace minerals (required in ...

Credit: Thinkstock Micronutrient deficiencies can lead to serious complications in patients with chronic kidney disease, potentially limiting the effectiveness of low-protein, plant-based diets ...

Fresh research suggests the planetary health diet does not provide enough vitamins and minerals – including iron, zinc, calcium and vitamin B12 – to nourish the global population due to its low amount ...

Micronutrient deficiencies in the Palestinian population can have significant consequences on human health and social and economic development. World Bank assessments shed light on bottlenecks in ...