Edible Microparticles: A Revolutionary Solution to Global Vitamin A Deficiency

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25250/thescbr.brk761

Keywords:

vitamin A food fortification, polymeric microparticles, stability, human absorption

Abstract

Vitamin A deficiency impacts millions globally. Directly adding it to foods is problematic due to its sensitivity to light and heat. We've created an edible microparticle ensuring safe vitamin A delivery. These microparticles are stable and offer high absorption rates, presenting a groundbreaking solution to combat vitamin A deficiency and degradation globally.

Author Biographies

  • Wen Tang, South China University of Technology

    Assisstant Professor

  • Ana Jaklenec, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Research Scientist

  • Sydney MacDonald, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Program Assistant

Original article reference

Tang, W.; Zhuang, J.; Anselmo, A. C.; Xu, X.; Duan, A.; Zhang, R.; Sugarman, J. L.; Zeng, Y.; Rosenberg, E.; Graf, T.; McHugh, K. J.; Tzeng, S. Y.; Behrens, A. M.; Freed, L. E.; Jing, L.; Jayawardena, S.; Weinstock, S. B.; Le, X.; Sears, C.; Oxley, J.; Daristotle, J. L.; Collins, J.; Langer, R.; Jaklenec, A. Enhanced stability and clinical absorption of a form of encapsulated vitamin A for food fortification. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A. 2022, 119, e2211534119.

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Published

2023-10-26

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 4 (2023): TheScienceBreaker

Section

Health & Physiology

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Copyright (c) 2023 Wen Tang, Ana Jaklenec, Sydney MacDonald

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