Micronutrient deficiency correction

Micronutrient deficiency correction" refers to the process of replenishing deficient vitamins and minerals in individuals or populations through dietary improvement, supplementation, food fortification, or biofortification of crops[5][6]. This intervention is crucial for addressing health problems caused by insufficient intake or absorption of essential micronutrients such as iron, vitamin A, vitamin D, folate, iodine, and zinc. Correction methods improve health outcomes including growth, development, cognitive function, immune response, and reduction of disease risk related to specific micronutrient deficiencies[5][6]. However, the term itself does not denote a discrete molecule, receptor, enzyme, or biological macromolecule, and thus cannot be classified as a pharmacological target as defined by molecular pharmacology or drug discovery standards.

Other names

Micronutrient supplementationmicronutrient fortificationmicronutrient therapycorrection of micronutrient status