Research

Currently, the Tako research group, is focused in the following:

1. The development of the proposed  “Zn Status Index”. 

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2. The combined application selective plant breeding and of Feeding trials (Gallus gallus) represents an effective approach to predicting Fe and Zn bioavailability in humans.

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3. Characterization of the intestinal microbiome and its effects on intestinal brush border membrane functionality (functional proteins) and tissue morphology in response to dietary phytochemicals and prebiotics.

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4.The intra-amniotic administration (Gallus gallus)- an emerging in vivo approach to assess bioactive compounds with potential nutritional benefits.

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