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[Zinc: an essential oligoelement].

C Rubio1, D González Weller, R E Martín-Izquierdo

  • 1Area de Toxicología, Universidad de La Laguna, España. crubio@ull.es

Nutricion Hospitalaria
|January 31, 2007
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This review covers zinc, an essential metallic element for bodily functions. It details zinc

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Human Physiology
  • Nutritional Science

Context:

  • Zinc is a vital trace element crucial for numerous biological processes.
  • Understanding zinc's role is essential for maintaining health and preventing disease.

Purpose:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of zinc's pharmacokinetic properties.
  • To identify key dietary sources and Recommended Dietary Intakes (RDIs) for zinc.
  • To elucidate the clinical manifestations of both zinc deficiency and toxicity.

Summary:

  • This article reviews the pharmacokinetics of zinc, highlighting its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
  • It identifies major dietary sources of zinc and discusses the established Recommended Dietary Intakes (RDIs).
  • The review details the signs and symptoms associated with inadequate zinc intake (deficiency) and excessive zinc consumption (toxicity).

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Impact:

  • Informed dietary choices for optimal zinc levels.
  • Improved clinical recognition and management of zinc-related health issues.
  • Enhanced public health strategies for micronutrient intake.