Zinc deficiency in Mexican American children: influence of zinc and other micronutrients on T cells, cytokines, and antiinflammatory plasma proteins

Abstract

Before treatment, concentrations of hair zinc in 41.6% of subjects and serum ferritin in 50% were consistent with the presence of zinc deficiency. The greater efficacy of the zinc and micronutrients treatment compared with micronutrients alone supports this interpretation.

Nutritional and sensory characteristics of gluten-free quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd)-based cookies development using an experimental mixture design

“…From the identification of the minerals present in the quinoa cookies (Table 4), the consumption of 100 g of cookies supplies the daily requirement of Zn, Mn and Fe at 21.88, 18.25 and 40 %, respectively (Padovani et al 2006). These minerals have important roles in the maintenance of health, cell growth and proliferation, metabolism, development and immunological functions (Sandstead et al 2008;Legrand et al 2006).…”

Evaluation of Serum Zinc Levels in Iron Deficiency Anemia In Children

“…Çalışmalarda, 12-36 ay ve 6-9 yaş arası düşük gelir seviyesindeki ABD'li Hispanik çocuklarda artan çinko eksikliği prevalansı bildirilmektedir [14,15] .…”

Effects of oral zinc sulfate applications at different pH (ascorbic acid, vinegar of grapes and distillated water) on serum zinc levels in rabbits

“…Low Zn levels raise risk and severity of common infections and importance of zinc for newborn's growth (11). Additionally Zn deficiency cause depressed immune function, neurological abnormalities, impaired growth and development, increased susceptibility to infection and infection severity etc (28,29).…”

“…Application way, type of Zn compounds, requirements of the organism, also the level of other minerals (Ca, Cu, Fe etc) closely affect the intestinal Zn absorption (7,9,17,29). There are some investigations which is express that Zn absorption can be involved in gastro intestinal and food pH level.…”