Overweight or obese women who received zinc supplementation for three months saw cognitive improvement, though they did not experience significant changes in body weight, according to research published in Nutrients.
A new case-controlled study has revealed key risk factors of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) in Gaza Strip, Palestine, highlighting the impact of maternal zinc intake.
A new cross-sectional study observes a significant relationship between lower serum zinc levels and depression scores in a Thai population of those aged 60 and over.
Research published in Nutrients suggests that existing upper levels of zinc among infants and young children should be updated with a newer body of relevant evidence.
Cornell University has developed a new way of more accurately measuring zinc deficiency that can blight vulnerable and low-income populations and their immune and metabolic health.
The medical establishment puts too little credence in underlying nutritional deficiencies that can drive eating disorders, a prominent clinician maintains. Specifically, the role of zinc supplementation has been passed over in his view.
The pandemic has boosted interest in immune health support ingredients of all kinds. As scientists race to determine the best way to help patients in the current crisis, NutraIngredients-USA takes a look at what some of the latest research has to say...
Supplement and organic foods retailer Natural Grocers said a continued emphasis on vitamin D, immune support and blood sugar management will lead industry trends in 2021.
Supplementing school children with zinc plus a multivitamin may lead to significantly greater height gain, compared to placebo, says a new study from Thailand.
Supplements of zinc may reduce diarrhea and other infections in malnourished children, according to a new review published in the prestigious Cochrane Library.
A potential new diagnostic marker for zinc status could help researchers and industry better understand the effects of low zinc status in the body, according to new research.
The mechanism behind zinc's reported ability to help fight off infections may lie in its ability to kick start and shut off immune pathways, say researchers.
A study conducted on aged mice outlines the way in which zinc deficiency increases with age and links this dysfunction with increased levels of inflammation and immune system impairment.
BASF (Germany) and Teck Resources Limited (Canada) have signed a three year agreement to jointly develop innovative and affordable zinc fortification and supplementation solutions.
A deficiency of the mineral zinc may increase the risk of
cardiovascular disease through inflammation and a decreased level
of compounds that protect against atherosclerosis, indicates a new
study in mice.
One in three people around the world do not receive adequate
amounts of vitamins and minerals, claims a new report by UNICEF and
The Micronutrient Initiative out today. The extent of the problem
means that it threatens both the development...
Men who take large doses of zinc in supplements could be at
increased risk of prostate cancer, finds a study by researchers at
the US National Cancer Institute. The risk was only seen however at
levels far above those set by most...
Correcting zinc deficiency in world populations should be a top
priority for health organisations, according to one expert writing
in this week's British Medical Journal.
Researchers from the US claim the essential mineral zinc may help
protect cells against oxidative damage. Not usually linked to
antioxidant properties, the scientists say that zinc may safeguard
red blood cell membranes against oxidative...
A study published in The Lancet this week suggests that
although people in developing countries often lack zinc in their
diets, taking supplements during pregnancy could harm the early
mental development of their children.