Super millet: could a fortified grain fight nutrient deficiencies in kids?
NCT ID NCT02233764
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study gave 223 children aged 12-18 months in India either iron- and zinc-biofortified pearl millet or regular pearl millet for 9 months. Researchers measured changes in iron levels, growth, and immune responses. The goal was to see if this enriched grain could help prevent common nutrient deficiencies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
iron- and zinc-biofortified pearl millet
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, food-based way to reduce iron and zinc deficiencies and improve growth and immunity in young children.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to all populations. The intervention is a food, so effects may be modest and depend on consistent consumption.
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Conditions
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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