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Zinc: a perinatal point of view
1Departamento de Investigación en Nutrición, Instituto Nacional de Perinatología, México, D.F. Mexico.
Progress in Food & Nutrition Science
|October 1, 1992
Summary
This review highlights zinc
Area of Science:
- Nutritional science and human development.
Background:
- Zinc is vital for rapid growth, cellular replication, and immune response.
- Accurate zinc levels are crucial during pregnancy and early infancy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review studies on zinc levels during pregnancy and early infancy.
- To establish adequate zinc levels for deficiency identification and treatment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on zinc behavior during pregnancy and infancy.
Main Results:
- Existing studies present contradictory information on normal zinc levels.
- No definitive conclusions can be drawn regarding zinc status in this population.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to clarify zinc's role and establish reference ranges.
- Inconsistent data hinders accurate diagnosis and treatment of zinc deficiency.
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