1998
DOI: 10.1007/bf02784040
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Serum zinc levels in healthy subjects from southeastern Spain

Abstract: The serum zinc (Zn) concentrations of 80 healthy subjects (48 male, 32 female) from southeastern Spain were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry. The samples were digested by heating in a 4:1 mixture of nitric and perchloric acids. The concentration of Zn was determined against a Contox Trace Metal Serum Control Panel A standard reference. Zn concentrations in the standard were found to be 2.332+/-0.489 mg/L, with a mean recovery of 102.7%. In the serum samples, the relative standard deviation was <6% … Show more

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“…Serum Zn concentration also varies between populations with diets that lack animal-sourced foods, leading to a high risk of Zn deficiency ( 49 ) . The Zn concentration used in our studies is similar to previous in vitro experiments, and is within normal serum reference ranges reflecting those achieved by healthy Western diets ( 50 , 51 ) . Thus, Zn tissue levels of this concentration could augment the anti-osteoclastic effect of coumestrol and genistein, which in turn could limit the excessive resorption associated with post-menopausal osteoporosis and osteomyelitis.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 84%
“…Serum Zn concentration also varies between populations with diets that lack animal-sourced foods, leading to a high risk of Zn deficiency ( 49 ) . The Zn concentration used in our studies is similar to previous in vitro experiments, and is within normal serum reference ranges reflecting those achieved by healthy Western diets ( 50 , 51 ) . Thus, Zn tissue levels of this concentration could augment the anti-osteoclastic effect of coumestrol and genistein, which in turn could limit the excessive resorption associated with post-menopausal osteoporosis and osteomyelitis.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 84%
“…On the other hand, higher mean serum Se values (122 Ìg/l) were reported in a population from Singapore [44]. The serum Zn levels in our study were very similar to those reported by Martin-Lagos et al [45], where the mean concentration of serum Zn was 0.951 mg/l.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 80%
“…Zn excess may result in anaemia, electrolyte imbalance, lethargy and symptoms of copper and iron deficiency, weak immune system, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal irritation, hypocupremia, red blood cell microcytosis and nutropenia. 12,13 The significance of zinc in menopausal nutrition and public health was recognized relatively recently. Since then, zinc insufficiency has been recognized by a number of experts as an important public health issue, especially in developing countries.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%