Zinc-deficiency dermatitis in breast-fed infants

Kienast, Antonia K.; Roth, Bernhard; Bossier, Christiane; Hojabri, Christina; Hoeger, Peter H.

doi:10.1007/s00431-007-0503-2

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“…Alimentary Zn deficiency dermatitis has been reported in infants receiving long-term parenteral nutrition. However, the variations in reported Zn levels in patients with dermatitis [26] suggest that serum Zn levels may not reflect overall body Zn status and that symptoms of Zn deficiency may be due to a depletion of Zn from specific tissues [27]. Furthermore, although plasma Zn concentration is low in most patients with Crohn's disease, there have been a few reports with clinical features such as dermatitis and visual disturbances [28].…”

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Zinc and Copper Levels in Severe Heart Failure and the Effects of Atrial Fibrillation on the Zinc and Copper Status

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Jalalian

et al. 2011

Biol Trace Elem Res

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Oxidative stress is involved in the pathogenesis of congestive heart failure (CHF). Some trace elements serve as antioxidant defenses. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of atrial fibrillation (AF) on zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) levels in patients with advanced CHF. In this prospective study, serum Zn and Cu levels in 78 patients with clinically advanced CHF, i.e., New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class III or IV (40 patients with AF and 38 in sinus rhythm) were measured using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. All patients also had a left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) of <35%. We recruited 40 volunteers with nearly the same age and weight as control. They had normal EF. There was no significant difference between patients with AF and those with sinus rhythm regarding serum Zn and Cu levels. However, both groups showed significant hypozincemia (p < 0.000) and a decreased Zn/Cu ratio (p < 0.03) compared with control group. Serum Cu levels were similar in the two groups and did not differ significantly from the control group. In patients with advanced CHF, irrespective of the rhythm, profound hypozincemia, and a decreased Zn/Cu ratio were present, which could be secondary to the activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and CHF medications. The results suggest the need for more studies focusing on possible benefits with Zn nutriceutical replacement in patients with advanced CHF.

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Zinc and Copper Levels in Severe Heart Failure and the Effects of Atrial Fibrillation on the Zinc and Copper Status

Ghaemian

Salehifar

Jalalian

et al. 2011

Biol Trace Elem Res

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“…7,19,20 Premature infants can exhibit zinc deficiency symptoms by the age of 9-13 weeks. 8,20,21 Using the published data about the content of human milk from populations worldwide as a point of reference, we mainly aimed to show the effect of breastfeeding on children concerning their heights, weights, and serum zinc levels. 2,3,[12][13][14]17 It seems that breastmilk early in pregnancy has high zinc content, but later in pregnancy the zinc content is lower.…”

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confidence: 99%