Super millet: a simple food fix for hidden hunger in kids?
NCT ID NCT02233764
First seen Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study gave iron- and zinc-biofortified pearl millet to 223 children aged 12-18 months in Mumbai, India, for nine months. Researchers measured their iron levels, growth, and immune response compared to children who ate regular millet. The goal was to see if this special millet could help prevent iron and zinc deficiencies, which are common in this age group.
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Locations
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Centre for the Study of Social Change-Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400 051, India
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S.N.D.T. Women's University
Mumbai, 400049, India
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St. John's Research Institute
Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560 034, India
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