Poultry farming is one of the most efficient animal husbandry methods and it provides
nutritional security to a significant number of the world population. Using modern intensive …

The past two decades have witnessed significant advances in the field of aggregation-
induced emission (AIE). Luminescent materials with AIE characteristics (AIEgens) are of …

Zinc is recognized as an essential trace metal required for human health; its deficiency is
strongly associated with neuronal and immune system defects. Although zinc is a redox …

Micronutrient deficiency and depression are major global health problems. Here, we first
review recent empirical evidence of the association between several micronutrients—zinc …

Oxidative stress is a metabolic dysfunction that favors the oxidation of biomolecules,
contributing to the oxidative damage of cells and tissues. This consequently contributes to …

Adequate amounts of a wide range of micronutrients are needed by body tissues to maintain
health. Dietary intake must be sufficient to meet these micronutrient requirements. Mineral …

The societal cost of micronutrient deficiency (MND) or the “hidden hunger” is in millions of
dollars/year, reducing the GDP of some countries by as much as 11%. Zn is an important …

Microgreens are emerging functional foods of the 21st century. Compositional data of
essential nutrients and anti-nutrient for ten culinary microgreens belonging to eight botanical …

In contrast to macronutrients (energy, protein and fat), micronutrients are vitamins and
minerals which are consumed in small quantities, but are nonetheless essential for physical …

The metabolic disorders caused by diabetes can lead to various complications, including
dysfunction of the male reproductive system. In patients with diabetes, long-term …