Wheat Grown with This Fungus Increased its Essential Mineral Content–a Breakthrough Preparation

Wheat Grown with This Fungus Increased its Essential Mineral Content–a Breakthrough Preparation

Wheat Grown with This Fungus Increased its Essential Mineral Content–a Breakthrough Preparation Scientists have discovered that pairing wheat with a special soil fungus can significantly enhance its nutritional value. This partnership leads to bigger grains that are richer in zinc and phosphorus without increasing anti-nutrients that block absorption. As a result, the wheat becomes a healthier option for human diets. Researchers believe this fungal strategy could offer a natural, sustainable way to fortify global crops with essential nutrients. Humans have been fortifying crops for around 100 years, attempting to address deficiencies in key nutrients by putting synthetic versions inside staple foods like flour. A major criticism of fortification is that nutrients added to foods may not have any bioavailability at all. Skim milk fortified with vitamin A and D doesn’t have the bioavailability of whole milk because vitamin A and D are fat-soluble. When investigators grew different types of whe…