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Consuming iron‐biofortified pearl millet increased hemoglobin concentrations and prevented a decline in energy efficiency in Indian girls (646.7)
Author(s) -
Beer Hannah,
Luna Sarah,
Pompano Laura,
Przybyszewski Eric,
Udipi Shobba,
Ghugre Padmini,
Haas Jere
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.646.7
Subject(s) - biofortification , pearl , hemoglobin , iron deficiency , medicine , efficient energy use , anemia , biology , micronutrient , geography , ecology , archaeology , pathology
Objective: To determine if the change in iron status from an iron biofortified efficacy trial results in a change in energy efficiency for Indian girls. Methods: 56 Indian girls (12‐15 years) were randomly assigned to receive iron biofortified pearl millet or traditional pearl millet for 6 months. Blood and energy efficiency measurements were taken before and after the intervention. Energy efficiency was calculated by recording O2 and CO2 consumption during sub‐maximal exercise tests on a Monark 874E ergometer. General linear models were used to evaluate the effect of the iron biofortification intervention on energy efficiency of the girls. Results: Consuming iron biofortified pearl millet resulted in an increase in hemoglobin after 3 months (p=0.05). Energy efficiency decreased in both treatment and control groups, but was significantly higher in the treatment group (p=0.02). Conclusion: Consuming biofortified pearl millet improved hemoglobin status in Indian girls and prevented a decline in energy efficiency over 6 months. Grant Funding Source : Supported by HarvestPlus
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