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Rathee S, Ojha A, Upadhyay A, Xiao J, Bajpai VK, Ali S, Shukla S. Biogenic engineered nanomaterials for enhancing bioavailability via developing nano-iron-fortified smart foods: advances, insight, and prospects of nanobionics in fortification of food. Food Funct 2023; 14:9083-9099. [PMID: 37750182 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo02473c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
Abstract
Iron deficiency is a significant cause of iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Treatment of IDA is challenging due to several challenges, including low target bioavailability, low palatability, poor pharmacokinetics, and extended therapeutic regimes. Nanotechnology holds the promise of revolutionizing the management and treatment of IDA. Smart biogenic engineered nanomaterials (BENMs) such as lipids, protein, carbohydrates, and complex nanomaterials have been the subject of extensive research and opened new avenues for people and the planet due to their enhanced physicochemical, rheological, optoelectronic, thermomechanical, biological, magnetic, and nutritional properties. Additionally, they show eco-sustainability, low biotoxicity, active targeting, enhanced permeation and retention, and stimuli-responsive characteristics. We examine the opportunities offered by emerging smart BENMs for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia by utilizing iron-fortified smart foods. We review the progress made so far and other future directions to maximize the impact of smart nanofortification on the global population. The toxicity effects are also discussed with commercialization challenges.
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- Shweta Rathee
- Department of Food Science and Technology, National Institute of Food Science Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, Sonipat, India.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, National Institute of Food Science Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, Sonipat, India.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, National Institute of Food Science Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, Sonipat, India.
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo - Ourense Campus, E-32004 Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, South Korea.
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- Department of Nanotechnology, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), East Khasi Hills, Shillong, 793022, Meghalaya, India.
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Tan C, Karaca AC, Assadpour E, Jafari SM. Influence of different nano/micro-carriers on the bioavailability of iron: Focus on in vitro-in vivo studies. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 318:102949. [PMID: 37348384 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
Abstract
Anemia resulting from iron (Fe) deficiency is a global public health problem. The deficiency of Fe is usually due to insufficient dietary intake of iron, interaction of Fe with other food components, and thus low bioaccessibility/bioavailability. Fe encapsulation has the potential to tackle some major challenges in iron fortification of foods. Various nano/micro-carriers have been developed for encapsulation of Fe, including emulsions, liposomes, hydrogels, and spray-dried microcapsules. They could reduce the interactions of Fe with food components, increase iron tolerance and intestinal uptake, and decrease adverse effects. This article review covers the factors affecting the bioavailability of Fe along with emerging carriers that can be used as a solution of this issue. The application of Fe-loaded carriers in food supplements and products is also described. The advantages and limitations associated with the delivery efficiency of each carrier for Fe are highlighted.
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- Chen Tan
- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, China-Canada Joint Lab of Food Nutrition and Health (Beijing), School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 34469 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Food Industry Research Co., Gorgan, Iran; Food and Bio-Nanotech International Research Center (Fabiano), Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran.
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Naz N, Khan MR, Shabbir MA, Faisal MN. Effect of iron-fortified jamun leather on the Asunra-induced anemia in Sprague Dawley rats. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1195981. [PMID: 37384107 PMCID: PMC10293738 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1195981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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Introduction Micronutrients such as minerals and vitamins are required in a minute quantity but play a pivotal role in the functioning of the body. Therefore, deficiency in one of them can lead to lethal health conditions. Iron deficiency anaemia is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies across the world and is affecting women and children. Methods The present study aimed to investigate the anti-anaemic effect of fortified jamun leather on anaemia biomarkers and haematology in anaemic female Sprague Dawley rats. A total of 40 Sprague Dawley rats were used in 4 groups. Iron deficiency anaemia was induced by oral administration of the Asunra drug. The treatments were fed at two dosage levels i.e., 40 and 60% iron-fortified leather. All animals were treated for 60 days and the parameters including biochemical, and histopathology of the kidney and liver were examined. Results The experiment's findings showed that the group fed with iron-fortified leather (G3) succeeded significantly (P < 0.05) in restoring the serum iron (98.68 ± 2.88 μg/dL), haemoglobin (12.41 ± 0.32 g/dL), ferritin (24.54 ± 1.98 ng/mL) and haematocrit levels (39.30 ± 1.66%) at the end of the 60 days period. Additionally, the treated group's mean values for transferrin and total iron binding capacity were lower than those of the anaemic rats, indicating an improvement in iron levels. The microscopic analysis revealed that treatments had no toxic effects on the kidney and liver tissues, except in the diseased group, which had necrosis and irregular cell structure. Conclusion Conclusively, iron-fortified jamun leather helped improve iron deficiency biomarkers and imparted a non-toxic effect on tissues in rats.
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- Nosheen Naz
- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Physiology, and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Piskin E, Cianciosi D, Gulec S, Tomas M, Capanoglu E. Iron Absorption: Factors, Limitations, and Improvement Methods. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:20441-20456. [PMID: 35755397 PMCID: PMC9219084 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Iron is an essential element for human life since it participates in many functions in the human body, including oxygen transport, immunity, cell division and differentiation, and energy metabolism. Iron homeostasis is mainly controlled by intestinal absorption because iron does not have active excretory mechanisms for humans. Thus, efficient intestinal iron bioavailability is essential to reduce the risk of iron deficiency anemia. There are two forms of iron, heme and nonheme, found in foods. The average daily dietary iron intake is 10 to 15 mg in humans since only 1 to 2 mg is absorbed through the intestinal system. Nutrient-nutrient interactions may play a role in dietary intestinal iron absorption. Dietary inhibitors such as calcium, phytates, polyphenols and enhancers such as ascorbic acid and proteins mainly influence iron bioavailability. Numerous studies have been carried out for years to enhance iron bioavailability and combat iron deficiency. In addition to traditional methods, innovative techniques are being developed day by day to enhance iron bioavailability. This review will provide information about iron bioavailability, factors affecting absorption, iron deficiency, and recent studies on improving iron bioavailability.
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- Elif Piskin
- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Food Engineering Department, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Halkali, 34303 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, via Pietro Ranieri, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Molecular Nutrition and Human Physiology Laboratory, Department of Food Engineering, İzmir Institute of Technology, 35430 Urla, İzmir
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Food Engineering Department, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Halkali, 34303 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469 Istanbul, Turkey
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Zeng A, Leng J, Yang R, Zhao W. Preparation of a novel and stable iron fortifier: self‐assembled iron‐whey protein isolate fibrils nanocomposites. Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Aoqiong Zeng
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology School of Food Science and Technology Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Avenue Wuxi Jiangsu 214122 China
- National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Avenue Wuxi Jiangsu 214122 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology School of Food Science and Technology Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Avenue Wuxi Jiangsu 214122 China
- National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Avenue Wuxi Jiangsu 214122 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology School of Food Science and Technology Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Avenue Wuxi Jiangsu 214122 China
- National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Avenue Wuxi Jiangsu 214122 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology School of Food Science and Technology Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Avenue Wuxi Jiangsu 214122 China
- National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Avenue Wuxi Jiangsu 214122 China
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Sagar P, Singh V, Gupta R, Kaul S, Sharma S, Kaur S, Bhunia RK, Kondepudi KK, Singhal NK. pH-Triggered, Synbiotic Hydrogel Beads for In Vivo Therapy of Iron Deficiency Anemia and Reduced Inflammatory Response. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:7467-7484. [PMID: 35006707 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common nutritional disorder worldwide nearly affecting two billion people. The efficacies of conventional oral iron supplements are mixed, intravenous iron administration acquaintances with finite but crucial risks. Usually, only 5-20% iron is absorbed in the duodenum while the remaining fraction reaches the colon, affecting the gut microbes and can significantly impact intestinal inflammatory responses. Therefore, administration of gut bacterial modulators such as probiotics, prebiotics, and any other dietary molecules that can stimulate healthy gut bacteria can enhance iron absorption without any adverse side effects. In this study, we have prepared an iron supplement to avoid the side effects of conventional oral iron supplements. The formulation includes co-encapsulation of iron with anti-inflammatory probiotic bacteria within alginate/starch hydrogels (B + I-Dex (H)), which has been demonstrated to be efficient in mitigating IDA in vivo. As intestinal pH increases, the pore size of hydrogel increases due to ionic interactions and thus releases the encapsulated bacteria and iron. The field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) analysis confirmed the porous structure of hydrogel beads, and in vitro release studies showed a sustained release of iron and bacteria at intestinal pH. The hydrogel was found to be nontoxic and biocompatible in Caco2 cell lines. The formulation showed efficient in vitro and in vivo iron bioavailability in Fe depletion-repletion studies. B + I-Dex (H) was observed to generate less inflammatory response than FeSO4 or nonencapsulated iron dextran (I-Dex) in vivo. We entrust that this duly functional hydrogel formulation could be further utilized or modified for the development of oral therapeutics for IDA.
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- Poonam Sagar
- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sector-81 Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar 140306, Punjab, India.,Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University Chandigarh, Sector 25, Chandigarh 160014, Punjab, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sector-81 Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar 140306, Punjab, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sector-81 Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar 140306, Punjab, India.,Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University Chandigarh, Sector 25, Chandigarh 160014, Punjab, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sector-81 Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar 140306, Punjab, India.,Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University Chandigarh, Sector 25, Chandigarh 160014, Punjab, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sector-81 Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar 140306, Punjab, India.,Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University Chandigarh, Sector 25, Chandigarh 160014, Punjab, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sector-81 Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar 140306, Punjab, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sector-81 Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar 140306, Punjab, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sector-81 Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar 140306, Punjab, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sector-81 Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar 140306, Punjab, India
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Li N, Li X, Yang P, Liu H, Kong L, Yu X. Microencapsulation of Fe2+ in Spray-Dried Lactose for Improved Bioavailability. Bioinorg Chem Appl 2021; 2021:5840852. [PMID: 34567097 PMCID: PMC8457961 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5840852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The development of spray drying technology has been widely used for drying and preservation of food products. Though infant milk powder iron fortification is necessary for infants and children, iron fortification is accompanied by some limitations that reduce its quality and oxidation of Fe2+ into Fe3+, causing sensory problems and even a decrease in iron absorption, which does not meet the normal requirements of infant and child body development. To overcome this adverse effect and to improve the bioavailability of iron, a spray drying method was used to simulate the milk powder production process by codrying a mixture of ascorbic acid and ferrous sulfate, where ascorbic acid was uniformly coated on the outer layer of ferrous sulfate. It was demonstrated that ascorbic acid had a very obvious inhibitory effect on the oxidation of ferrous iron and could maintain the stability of ferrous iron in solid and solution for a long time, thus improving the bioavailability of iron.
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- Nan Li
- Pharmaceutical Analysis Center of Tianjin Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 79 Duolun Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300020, China
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- Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Drugs Research and Development Center of Tianjin Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 79 Duolun Road,Heping District, Tianjin 300020, China
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- Pharmaceutical Analysis Center of Tianjin Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 79 Duolun Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300020, China
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- Tianjin Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 79 Duolun Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300020, China
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- Pharmaceutical Analysis Center of Tianjin Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 79 Duolun Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300020, China
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- Experimental Animal Center of Tianjin Institute of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2 Wanquan Road, Hepign District, Tianjin 300020, China
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Chen Q, Ma X, Xie L, Chen W, Xu Z, Song E, Zhu X, Song Y. Iron-based nanoparticles for MR imaging-guided ferroptosis in combination with photodynamic therapy to enhance cancer treatment. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:4855-4870. [PMID: 33624647 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr08757b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Ferroptosis therapy, which applies ferroptotic inducers to produce lethal lipid peroxidation and induce the death of tumor cells, is regarded as a promising therapeutic strategy for cancer treatment. However, there is still a challenge regarding how to increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation in the tumor microenvironment (TME) to enhance antitumor efficacy. Herein, we designed a nanosystem coated with the FDA approved poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) containing ferrous ferric oxide (Fe3O4) and chlorin E6 (Ce6) for synergistic ferroptosis-photodynamic anticancer therapy. The Fe3O4-PLGA-Ce6 nanosystem can dissociate in the acidic TME to release ferrous/ferric ions and Ce6. Then, the Fenton reaction between the released ferrous/ferric ions and intracellular excess hydrogen peroxide can occur to produce hydroxyl radicals (˙OH) and induce tumor cell ferroptosis. The released Ce6 can increase the generation and accumulation of ROS under laser irradiation to offer photodynamic therapy, which can boost ferroptosis in 4T1 cells. Moreover, magnetic monodisperse Fe3O4 loading provides excellent T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) properties. The Fe3O4-PLGA-Ce6 nanosystem possesses MRI ability and highly efficient tumor suppression with high biocompatibility in vivo due to the synergism of photodynamic and ferroptosis antitumor therapies.
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- Qifang Chen
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China.
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- School of Materials and Energy & Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Micro-Nano Biomedical Materials and Devices, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China.
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- School of Materials and Energy & Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Micro-Nano Biomedical Materials and Devices, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China.
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Liberal Â, Pinela J, Vívar-Quintana AM, Ferreira ICFR, Barros L. Fighting Iron-Deficiency Anemia: Innovations in Food Fortificants and Biofortification Strategies. Foods 2020; 9:foods9121871. [PMID: 33333874 PMCID: PMC7765292 DOI: 10.3390/foods9121871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Iron deficiency remains one of the main nutritional disorders worldwide and low iron intake and/or bioavailability are currently the major causes of anemia. To fight this public health problem, the scientific challenge is to find an iron form with sufficient bioavailability to increase its levels in humans through food fortification. In turn, biofortification appears as a comparatively advantageous and bearable strategy for the delivery of vitamins and other micronutrients for people without access to a healthy and diverse diet. This approach relies on plant breeding, transgenic techniques, or agronomic practices to obtain a final food product with a higher iron content. It is also known that certain food constituents are able to favor or inhibit iron absorption. The management of these compounds can thus successfully improve the absorption of dietary iron and, ultimately, contribute to fight this disorder present all over the world. This review describes the main causes/manifestations of iron-deficiency anemia, forms of disease prevention and treatment, and the importance of a balanced and preventive diet. A special focus was given to innovative food fortification and biofortification procedures used to improve the iron content in staple food crops.
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- Ângela Liberal
- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal; (Â.L.); (I.C.F.R.F.)
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal; (Â.L.); (I.C.F.R.F.)
- Correspondence: (J.P.); (L.B.)
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- Tecnología de los Alimentos, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Zamora, Universidad de Salamanca, Avenida Requejo 33, 49022 Zamora, Spain;
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal; (Â.L.); (I.C.F.R.F.)
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal; (Â.L.); (I.C.F.R.F.)
- Correspondence: (J.P.); (L.B.)
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