Sentences with phrase «combat iron and zinc»

That's why I lead research at BRRI to discover native varieties in our Gene Bank that might have higher amounts of micronutrients to help combat iron and zinc deficiencies.

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He was also the Crop Team Leader for the HarvestPlus Program and led the efforts to develop rice varieties with higher levels of iron and zinc to combat two of the other critical micronutrient deficiencies that can also be found in rice consuming populations.

Gerard was also the Crop Team Leader for the HarvestPlus Program and leads the efforts to develop rice varieties with higher levels of iron and zinc to combat two of the other critical micronutrient deficiencies that can be found in rice consuming populations.

Beans, in general, contain protein, complex carbohydrates, and fiber, beans have nutrients such as antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals such as copper, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc, prevent constipation, help hemorrhoids, lower cholesterol, combat cancer and stabilize blood sugar.