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Nuts Hold Key Minerals, But Digestion Unlocks Only Part of Them, Study Finds
Key Takeaways
- Study by UNIFESP published in Química Nova evaluated mineral bioavailability in Brazil nuts and cashews.
- In vitro digestion showed only partial release of copper, magnesium, manganese, and zinc.
- Total mineral content does not equal amount absorbed by the body.
- Findings call for revised dietary recommendations considering bioavailability.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com