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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Plasma zinc"”.
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Effect of dietary zinc and copper on plasma zinc, copper, total cholesterol in young adult males
… conducted to determine the effects of dietary zinc and copper on plasma zinc, copper, total cholesterol (TC), and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels in young adult males receiving two levels of zinc. Source of dietary calcium was also varied, however possible interactions or …
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The relationship between zinc and protein in pregnant women
… were divided into the following groups: low zinc (9.98 ± 2.90, no supplement), high zinc (23.36 ± 2.59, on supplement), low nitrogen (below 10 gm/day) or high nitrogen (above 10 gm/day). Zinc and nitrogen data were determined from food, beverage and supplement intakes and urine and fecal …
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Zinc intake-status-health relationships and the impact of multiple micronutrient supplementation on cognitive function in Peruvian pre-school children.
Background: Dietary zinc recommendations vary widely across Europe. The EURRECA (European Micronutrient Recommendations Aligned) Network of Excellence was brought together to harmonise the approach to setting micronutrient recommendations. The overall aim was to produce a set of guidelines and an …
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Aspects of nutrition, metabolism and growth of the low birth weight infant
… least 3-4mmol/kg/day was necessary to maintain plasma sodium above 130mmol/l during this period. Plasma copper, zinc and albumin levels and alkaline phosphatase activity were recorded in infants of varying gestational age at birth. Plasma albumin and copper rose and alkaline phosphatase activity …
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The effect of dietary zinc level upon the efficiency of vitellogenin synthesis by male quail
Manipulation of dietary zinc produced a different body zinc status in male Japanese quail during 3 weeks of treating period. After intramuscular injection with 8μmol/100g body weight of estradiol-17β, Japanese quail were sacrificed and vitellogenin (phosphoprotein) production was assessed in these …
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Vitamin A status of HIV-infected adults in South Africa
… such as the USA have reported low serum or plasma vitamin A levels in adults with HIV disease. Limited data suggests that HIV-infected adults from developing countries show even lower vitamin A levels. Factors that contribute to a low vitamin A status include a poor intake, malabsorption and …
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Immune system status, select nutrient intakes, and micronutrient status in young women with a chronic suboptimal energy intake
… was conducted to determine nutrient intakes, zinc status, and immune system status in 19-24 year-old college women consuming different energy intakes. A suboptimal group (SG) (n=9), with a chronic suboptimal energy intake of ≤70% of the RDA, was matched for partial energy output to a control …
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Computer simulation of metal-ion equilibria in biochemical systems : models for blood plasma
… binding to low molecular weight ligands in blood plasma. A successful attempt is made to accommodate the effects of metal protein binding on the computed distribution that is obtained. An evaluation of the results is undertaken. The value and some applications of the knowledge arising from this …
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Epidemiological studies of the aetiological associations between nutritional biomarkers and cardiometabolic risk factors in Cameroon
… biomarkers reflecting dietary intakes and plasma zinc, which was measured in an external laboratory. Most of the biomarkers showed distinct patterns by age, sex, level of education, physical activity levels and rural/urban area of residence. I then investigated the independent …
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The effect of oral contraceptive agents on copper and zinc balance in young women
… would change the metabolic balance of copper and zinc in young women. The subjects were divided into two treatment groups based on the use or non-use of oral contraceptive agents, The mean age was 21 years and 6 months for the non-oral contraceptive group and 21 years and 2 months for the oral …
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Dietary diversity and micronutrient intake in women in North West UK and North West Pakistan: the impact of phytate
… indicate a widespread increase in iron, zinc, vitamin A deficiencies among vulnerable populations(Sharma, 2003) Also, it is important to consider the bioavailability of micronutrients from the diet (Frontela et al., 2011) as cereal based staple diets consumed in SA countries contain high …
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Effect of dietary zinc or pyridoxine deficiency upon estrogen directed gene expression in the rat uterus
… study the effect of diets restricted in either zinc or pyridoxine upon estrogen directed gene expression in the mature rat uterus was tested. Sexually mature female rats were maintained on zinc-adequate (40 mg/kg diet) <i>ad libitum</i> or restricted-fed, pyridoxine-deficient, or zinc-deficient …
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Effects of zinc fortification on the plasma fatty acid composition of Beninese school children : a randomised, double-blind controlled trial
Introduction The lack of a specific and sensitive zinc (Zn) status biomarker is problematic. The linoleic acid: dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (LA:DGLA) ratio has been suggested by some researchers to be a Zn status marker. This is because Zn and fatty acids (FA) are known to interact, as Zn and FA …