Onion and garlic naturally increase absorption of iron and zinc from foods. Many children in India have deficiency of iron and zinc which are required for growth/ concentration/skin health/immunity etc. https://t.co/DKeo2OXKxZ https://t.co/fHyJfQAHga
Higher bioaccessibility of iron and zinc from food grains in the presence of garlic and onion.
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Across these discussions, participants express strong agreement with the study’s conclusions, often citing specific increases in mineral absorption (e.g., 66% for iron from sorghum), and demonstrate deep engagement by questioning population applicability and mechanisms, reflecting the research's potential to influence dietary strategies globally.
Most discussions support the findings, emphasizing the benefits of adding garlic and onion to enhance mineral absorption, indicating strong consensus.
Postings show high curiosity and engagement, with many referencing scientific studies, potential health benefits, and practical applications in diets.
Several participants cite specific data points and methods, like increased absorption rates and influence on micronutrient bioavailability, demonstrating deep involvement.
The discussions highlight significant implications for public health, especially in populations with micronutrient deficiencies, suggesting real-world importance of the findings.
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- Garlic and onion, rich in sulfur compounds, can increase the bioaccessibility of iron and zinc from plant-based foods like cereals and pulses, both when raw and cooked.
- The study found that adding garlic and onion to food grains resulted in significant increases in mineral bioaccessibility—up to roughly 99% for iron and around 149% for zinc in some cases.
- These findings suggest that including garlic and onion in diets could be an effective food-based strategy to combat micronutrient deficiencies, especially in populations dependent on plant foods.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyPeople who want to increase their iron and zinc absorption from food should add onion and garlic to their cooking. Sometimes you have to choose between satvik and science (tamasik) https://t.co/DKeo2PfTM7 https://t.co/fHyJfQjEea
garlic and onion strongly influence micronutrient availability absorption of iron from sorghum = 66% increased in the presence of onion absorption of zinc from rice = 71% (!!) increased in the presence of garlic https://t.co/fNE6RsmjBO
Garlic is one of the best-tasting foods to get into your cooking, but it's also one you should prioritise as it helps improve bioavailability of iron and zinc from plant foods. Don't worry about the garlic breath, just eat more garlic
Its really a choice between science and religion finally "Higher Bioaccessibility of Iron and Zinc from Food Grains in the Presence of Garlic and Onion" https://t.co/35fNZJzLtN This is not even a study done by a "Christian evangelist' or 'Muslim terrorist' but by CFTRI, Mysore!!
Does this replicate? If so, what population does it work best on? And what is method of action? "both garlic and onion were evidenced here to have a promoting influence on the bioaccessibility of iron and zinc from food grains." https://t.co/YqkM9rhN50
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RT @sakie339: Both onion and garlic have been known to increase the absorption of iron and zinc from foods, both of which are documented to…
RT @sakie339: Both onion and garlic have been known to increase the absorption of iron and zinc from foods, both of which are documented to…
Both onion and garlic have been known to increase the absorption of iron and zinc from foods, both of which are documented to be deficient in the Indian population. Normally vegetarian foods have phytates to inhibit absorption of iron. (9) https://t.co/DKeo2PfTM7
Higher bioaccessibility of iron and zinc from food grains in the ... - PubMed https://t.co/A8SKUtdGac
Garlic is one of the best-tasting foods to get into your cooking, but it's also one you should prioritise as it helps improve bioavailability of iron and zinc from plant foods. Don't worry about the garlic breath, just eat more garlic
@ChrisMasterjohn Chris, here's a 2010 study showing sulfur-containing amino acids enhance bioavailability of iron and zinc in plant foods. Alliums seem to combat the malabsorption from phytates: Higher bioaccessibility of iron and zinc from food grains in the presence of garlic and onion
@AlphaAmons https://t.co/zRuIKLTSq2
@dottbasta86 Garlic and onions also appear to increase bioavilability of certain nutrients https://t.co/s2jcIuvTuX
RT @sakie339: People who want to increase their iron and zinc absorption from food should add onion and garlic to their cooking. Sometimes…
RT @sakie339: People who want to increase their iron and zinc absorption from food should add onion and garlic to their cooking. Sometimes…
RT @sakie339: People who want to increase their iron and zinc absorption from food should add onion and garlic to their cooking. Sometimes…
RT @sakie339: People who want to increase their iron and zinc absorption from food should add onion and garlic to their cooking. Sometimes…
People who want to increase their iron and zinc absorption from food should add onion and garlic to their cooking. Sometimes you have to choose between satvik and science (tamasik) https://t.co/DKeo2PfTM7 https://t.co/fHyJfQjEea
@kcisney @TyRBeal Careful planning. 1) Soaking and sprouting nuts and beans decreases phytates, which means greater absorption of certian minerals such as iron and zinc. https://t.co/3rqnmxa88B 2) Sulfur-rich compound such as garlic or onion combined with grains/legumes. https://t.co/8S6RSVEpKA
@GuilhemSaiz a noter que l'absorbtion du fer et du zinc est également augmentée avec la présence d'alliacé (ail, oignon) https://t.co/71hQdVlFFR
RT @sakie339: https://t.co/wZwKY4e9Y4 Onion and garlic actually INCREASE bioavailability of zinc and iron. Hope @prajavani will challenge…
RT @sakie339: https://t.co/wZwKY4e9Y4 Onion and garlic actually INCREASE bioavailability of zinc and iron. Hope @prajavani will challenge…
RT @sakie339: https://t.co/wZwKY4e9Y4 Onion and garlic actually INCREASE bioavailability of zinc and iron. Hope @prajavani will challenge…
RT @sakie339: https://t.co/wZwKY4e9Y4 Onion and garlic actually INCREASE bioavailability of zinc and iron. Hope @prajavani will challenge…
https://t.co/wZwKY4e9Y4 Onion and garlic actually INCREASE bioavailability of zinc and iron. Hope @prajavani will challenge her on this. You have a responsibility to your audience to provide factual information https://t.co/DKeo2OXKxZ
RT @sarahrdn8: من المعروف أن فيتامين سي يساعد على امتصاص الحديد من المصادر النباتية ولكن هل تعلم⁉️ أن كلاً من الثوم والبصل يساعدان أيضًا…
من المعروف أن فيتامين سي يساعد على امتصاص الحديد من المصادر النباتية ولكن هل تعلم⁉️ أن كلاً من الثوم والبصل يساعدان أيضًا على امتصاص الحديد @DietitiansGulf @DietArab https://t.co/hFQJ0FIBgH
RT @sakie339: Onion and garlic naturally increase absorption of iron and zinc from foods. Many children in India have deficiency of iron…
RT @sakie339: Onion and garlic naturally increase absorption of iron and zinc from foods. Many children in India have deficiency of iron…
RT @sakie339: Onion and garlic naturally increase absorption of iron and zinc from foods. Many children in India have deficiency of iron…
RT @sakie339: Onion and garlic naturally increase absorption of iron and zinc from foods. Many children in India have deficiency of iron…
RT @sakie339: Onion and garlic naturally increase absorption of iron and zinc from foods. Many children in India have deficiency of iron…
Onion and garlic naturally increase absorption of iron and zinc from foods. Many children in India have deficiency of iron and zinc which are required for growth/ concentration/skin health/immunity etc. https://t.co/DKeo2OXKxZ https://t.co/fHyJfQAHga
RT @NutritionMadeS3: garlic and onion strongly influence micronutrient availability absorption of iron from sorghum = 66% increased in the…
Does this replicate? If so, what population does it work best on? And what is method of action? "both garlic and onion were evidenced here to have a promoting influence on the bioaccessibility of iron and zinc from food grains." https://t.co/YqkM9rhN50
Não quer comer animais? Pelo menos adicione alho e cebola para minimizar o dano e melhorar o sabor. "Tanto o alho quanto a cebola mostraram ter uma influência promotora na bioacessibilidade de ferro e zinco de grãos alimentícios." https://t.co/y8csAKyyAA https://t.co/2PFD7ak0Ad
@ScepticalDoctor @The_Nutrivore @TrejbalChris Garlic and onions magnify zinc (and Iron) absorption from around 10% to 75% in pulses, 65% for grains. There had to be a reason for receipts that included both in most "sane" culinary cultures. https://t.co/Sq0xk8IV62 We don't need to breastfeed for zinc.
@JackNorrisRD hello again. I was wondering, have u seen this* ? and do u think they (onion, garlic) might also work with all the other sources of non-heme iron and zinc from plants? * https://t.co/kzB1YSi45a
RT @Plant_proof: https://t.co/NztGpkxDsi
RT @Plant_proof: https://t.co/NztGpkxDsi
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RT @NutritionMadeS3: garlic and onion strongly influence micronutrient availability absorption of iron from sorghum = 66% increased in the…
RT @NutritionMadeS3: garlic and onion strongly influence micronutrient availability absorption of iron from sorghum = 66% increased in the…
RT @NutritionMadeS3: garlic and onion strongly influence micronutrient availability absorption of iron from sorghum = 66% increased in the…
Garlic and onion increase bioavailability of iron from #plantbased sources: https://t.co/mFzZ1Cyb5N #nutrition #Health
RT @sakie339: Its really a choice between science and religion finally "Higher Bioaccessibility of Iron and Zinc from Food Grains in the Pr…
RT @sakie339: Its really a choice between science and religion finally "Higher Bioaccessibility of Iron and Zinc from Food Grains in the Pr…
RT @NutritionMadeS3: garlic and onion strongly influence micronutrient availability absorption of iron from sorghum = 66% increased in the…
RT @NutritionMadeS3: garlic and onion strongly influence micronutrient availability absorption of iron from sorghum = 66% increased in the…
RT @NutritionMadeS3: garlic and onion strongly influence micronutrient availability absorption of iron from sorghum = 66% increased in the…
garlic and onion strongly influence micronutrient availability absorption of iron from sorghum = 66% increased in the presence of onion absorption of zinc from rice = 71% (!!) increased in the presence of garlic https://t.co/fNE6RsmjBO
RT @sakie339: Its really a choice between science and religion finally "Higher Bioaccessibility of Iron and Zinc from Food Grains in the Pr…
RT @sakie339: Its really a choice between science and religion finally "Higher Bioaccessibility of Iron and Zinc from Food Grains in the Pr…
RT @sakie339: Its really a choice between science and religion finally "Higher Bioaccessibility of Iron and Zinc from Food Grains in the Pr…
RT @sakie339: Its really a choice between science and religion finally "Higher Bioaccessibility of Iron and Zinc from Food Grains in the Pr…
RT @sakie339: Its really a choice between science and religion finally "Higher Bioaccessibility of Iron and Zinc from Food Grains in the Pr…
RT @sakie339: Its really a choice between science and religion finally "Higher Bioaccessibility of Iron and Zinc from Food Grains in the Pr…
Its really a choice between science and religion finally "Higher Bioaccessibility of Iron and Zinc from Food Grains in the Presence of Garlic and Onion" https://t.co/35fNZJzLtN This is not even a study done by a "Christian evangelist' or 'Muslim terrorist' but by CFTRI, Mysore!!
@awright4645 @rke21 @KenDBerryMD Zinc and iron absorption are enhanced in the presence of garlic and onion: https://t.co/gL42RBFoxG
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