Browsing by Author "Lachat, Carl"
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Agronomic biofortification of maize and beans in Kenya through selenium fertilization
Ngigi, Peter Biu; Lachat, Carl; Masinde, Peter Wafula; Laing, Gijs Du (Springer Netherlands, 2019)Deficiency in calcium, zinc, selenium, and iodine remains a major health issue in Africa. A selenium (Se) status survey conducted in central Kenya highlands revealed a high risk of dietary Se deficiency. This study ... -
Agronomic biofortification of maize and beans in Kenya through selenium fertilization
Ngigi, Peter Biu; Lachat, Carl; Masinde, Peter Wafula; Laing, Gijs Du (Springer Netherlands, 2019)Deficiency in calcium, zinc, selenium, and iodine remains a major health issue in Africa. A selenium (Se) status survey conducted in central Kenya highlands revealed a high risk of dietary Se deficiency. This study ... -
Assessment of Zinc Intake, Status and Influencing Factors in Kenya
Ngigi, Peter B; Laing, Gijs Du; Lachat, Carl; Masinde, Peter W (2015)Zinc (Zn) is vital for many biological functions and plays a crucial role in more than 300 enzymes in the human body (Brown & Wuehler 2002). The risk ... -
Selenium Deficiency Risk in Central Kenya Highlands: an assessment from the soil to the body
Ngigi, Peter Biu; Laing, Gijs Du; Masinde, Peter Wafula; Lachat, Carl (PubMed, 2019)Selenium (Se) deficiency is associated with increased risk of clinical disorders. Yet, it has not been considered as an important public health issue in Africa. The health burden of this 'hidden hunger' remains largely ... -
Selenium deficiency risk in central Kenya highlands: an assessment from the soil to the body
Ngigi, Peter Biu; Laing, Gijs Du; Masinde, Peter Wafula; Lachat, Carl (Springer, 2020)Selenium (Se) deficiency is associated with increased risk of clinical disorders. Yet, it has not been considered as an important public health issue in Africa. The health burden of this ‘hidden hunger’ remains largely ...