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Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 2017 The high prevalence of zinc deficiency is a global public health concern, and suboptimal maternal zinc consumption has been associated with adverse effects ranging from impaired glucose tolerance to low birthweights.
Laura Beaver, Emily Ho, Lisa Truong
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Chronic Zinc Deficiency Alters Chick Gut Microbiota Composition and Function
Nutrients, 2015 Zinc (Zn) deficiency is a prevalent micronutrient insufficiency. Although the gut is a vital organ for Zn utilization, and Zn deficiency is associated with impaired intestinal permeability and a global decrease in gastrointestinal health, alterations in ...
Omry Koren, Elad Tako, Hadar Neuman
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A requirement for Acinetobacter baumannii purine biosynthesis during lung infection is exacerbated by host zinc deficiency [PDF]
mSphereAcinetobacter baumannii is a leading cause of hospital-acquired infections, including ventilator-associated pneumonia. Dietary zinc deficiency is a major risk factor for pneumonia, and hospitalized patients at risk for A.
Lauren D. Palmer +4 more
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Zinc is an essential mineral for human health. It is relatively abundant in nature, yet at the same time, overwhelming data suggest that zinc deficiency is one of the most prevalent micronutrient deficiencies worldwide. Zinc is involved in many aspects of cellular metabolism.
Baddam S +3 more
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Mechanistic Impact of Zinc Deficiency in Human Development
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022 Zinc (Zn) deficiency in humans is an emerging global health issue affecting approximately two billion people across the globe. The situation prevails due to the intake of Zn deficient grains and vegetables worldwide.
Azhar Hussain +9 more
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The enormity of the Zinc deficiency problem and available solutions; an overview
Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2021 The societal cost of micronutrient deficiency (MND) or the “hidden hunger” is in millions of dollars/year, reducing the GDP of some countries by as much as 11%. Zn is an important micronutrient for both plants and animals.
S. Tabrez Khan +3 more
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Combating hidden hunger caused by wheat and soil-drived zinc deficiency [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 Essential vitamins, proteins, and microelements are provided by nutrition, but inadequate and nutrient-poor diets can lead to hidden hunger. Zinc deficiency is a significant hidden resource that affects multiple bodily functions, including immune system ...
Akman Hayati
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Association of Zinc Deficiency with Development of CVD Events in Patients with CKD
Nutrients, 2021 Deficiency of the micronutrient zinc is common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of this review is to summarize evidence presented in literature for consolidation of current knowledge regarding zinc status in CKD patients, including ...
S. Nakatani, K. Mori, T. Shoji, M. Emoto
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Dietary zinc deficiency exaggerates ethanol-induced liver injury in mice: involvement of intrahepatic and extrahepatic factors. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 Clinical studies have demonstrated that alcoholics have a lower dietary zinc intake compared to health controls. The present study was undertaken to determine the interaction between dietary zinc deficiency and ethanol consumption in the pathogenesis of ...
Wei Zhong +5 more
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Zinc deficiency is associated with gynecologic cancer recurrence
Frontiers in Oncology, 2022 Zinc deficiency can cause various symptoms, including hair loss, anemia, and taste disorders. Recently, the association between cancer and zinc deficiency has received much attention with respect to its antioxidant properties. However, only a few studies
Kazuho Nakanishi +3 more
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