Associations of 10 trace element levels in the whole blood with risk of three types of obesity in the elderly

A case-control study on asthma and obese patients: Influence of lifestyle patterns, serum trace elements, heavy metals, and total antioxidants

“…For instance, some studies have shown that obese patients have a low intake of iron and zinc in their diets. Although several studies have shown that obesity alters micronutrient status, characterized by an increased accumulation of toxic elements and deficiencies of essential micronutrients, the existing evidence is still contradictory [ 15 ]. Demands for trace elements and minerals change with sex, age, metabolic demand, and lifestyle.…”