Local High-Protein, Plant-Based Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food Enhances Recovery from Malnutrition in Rats
Aurélie Bechoff, Peter Akomo, Laura Nguoron Utume, Molly Muleya, Aviv Schneider, Mona Khalaf, Anastasios D. Tsaousis, Charoula Konstantia Nikolaou, Ram M. Reifen, Andrew Westby, Efrat Monsonego Ornan
This study evaluates the effectiveness of locally produced plant-based RUTF in recovering from malnutrition in rats, finding that high-protein formulations led to better growth outcomes compared to commercial alternatives.
Current Developments in Nutrition · Jul 14, 2026Peer-reviewedPhysiology