Can selenium deficiency in Malawi be alleviated through consumption of agro-biofortified maize flour? Study protocol for a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial

BACKGROUND: Micronutrient deficiencies including selenium (Se) are widespread in Malawi and potentially underlie a substantial disease burden, particularly among poorer and marginalised populations. Concentrations of Se in staple cereal crops can be increased through application of Se fertilisers –...

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Autores principales: Joy, Edward J. M., Kalimbira, Alexander A., Gashu, Dawd, Ferguson, Elaine L., Sturgess, Joanna, Dangour, Alan D., Banda, Leonard, Chiutsi-Phiri, Gabriella, Bailey, Elizabeth H., Langley-Evans, Simon C., Lark, R. Murray, Millar, Kate, Young, Scott D., Matandika, Limbanazo, Mfutso-Bengo, Joseph, Phuka, John C., Phiri, Felix P., Gondwe, Jellita, Ander, E. Louise, Lowe, Nicola M., Nalivata, Patson C., Broadley, Martin R., Allen, Elizabeth
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2019
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Study Protocol
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6937860/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31888766
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3894-2

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6937860/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31888766
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3894-2

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