Publications by authors named "Nur Liana Binti Sulaiman"
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- Millets have been recognized for their health benefits, prompting the UN to declare 2023 as the International Year of Millets, particularly in relation to combatting anemia through improved hemoglobin levels.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of thirteen randomized control trials involving 1,139 individuals found that millet consumption significantly increased hemoglobin concentration, with the intervention group showing a notable 13.6% increase.
- The study revealed that consuming millets not only improved hemoglobin levels but also helped some children move from mild anemia to normal status, highlighting the need for further research on millet types and their iron content.
The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia is highest among low and middle-income countries. Millets, including sorghum, are a traditional staple in many of these countries and are known to be rich in iron. However, 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.
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