Mefita and minerals in teff

Ample minerals for a strong body

The human body assimilates more calcium and iron from teff than from other grains, not only because teff contains more calcium and iron, but also because teff contains lower amounts of phytic acid - in fact, in unfermented products less than half the amount. Phytic acid blocks the assimilation of minerals such as iron and calcium due to the formation of complexes with the minerals in the intestines. The lower concentration of phytic acid reduces the formation of insoluble complexes. As a result, teff not only contains higher levels of minerals such as iron and calcium, but also promotes their assimilation.

The minerals in teff for children and teenagers

Growing children and teenagers need more minerals than adults. Moreover, a healthy bone formation is of great importance to girls in view of the bone loss they will incur in later life after the menopause.

The minerals in teff for women of fertile age

Menstruating women need more iron.

The minerals in teff for senior citizens

People need more calcium as they grow older. The generally accepted dietary calcium intake for senior citizens is 1,500 mg/day, higher than the level for younger people. Calcium plays an important role in maintaining the strength of bones.

The minerals in teff for people engaged in sports

Iron, in the form of haemoglobin, plays an important role in the transport of oxygen in the body. Sporters who train at high altitudes do so to increase the number of red blood corpuscles and amount of haemoglobin in their blood.