Iron Beans - Rwanda

Publication: Wenger MJ, Rhoten SE, Murray-Kolb LE, Scott SP, Boy E, Gahutu JB, Haas JD (2019). Changes in Iron Status Are Related to Changes in Brain Activity and Behavior in Rwandan Female University Students: Results from a Randomized Controlled Efficacy Trial Involving Iron-Biofortified Beans. J Nutr. 2019 Apr 1;149(4):687-697. doi: 10.1093/jn/nxy265.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30926992
Crop released?: Yes
Crop being tested?: No
Priority of crop in the country: Top
Priority of the crop producction in the country: Top
Priority of the crop consumption in the country: Top
Priority of the micronutrient deficit in the country: Medium
Country where the study/ analisis was conducted:
Food product or intermediate product origin:
Crop origin: Rwanda

Study: Efficacy

Food state: Final product
Process / Model
  • Human
Food products
  • Food meal