A study in Mumbai's urban slums found that children fed a specially bred pearl millet with nearly three times the usual iron and more zinc showed early signs of improved gut health. Every day, hundreds of young children ate toddler-appropriate porridge, soft curry, or fresh-baked goods made from either ordinary pearl millet or the fortified variety. The taste was nearly identical, but intestinal changes were detected in those who ate the enriched grain. Millet is an ancient grain common in Indian diets. The findings were reported by Medical Xpress.
Separately, Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a physician, appeared on CBS News's "Healthful" segment with Norah O'Donnell and shared three simple tips for improving gut health and overall health. No specific details of the tips were provided in the report.