Heavy metals are chemical elements with a toxic effect on the human body. The expansion
of industries has led to significant increasing levels of these constituents in the environment …

Since the beginning of the 21st century, interest in vegan diets has been rapidly increasing
in most countries. Misconceptions about vegan diets are widespread among the general …

Background Micronutrients, namely vitamins and minerals, are associated with cancer
outcomes; however, their reported effects have been inconsistent across studies. We aimed …

Patients with cancer are at greater risk of developing depression in comparison to the
general population and this is associated with serious adverse effects, such as poorer …

Evidence of the effectiveness of zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) on resting metabolic rate (RMR)
and physical function parameters in people with overweight and obesity is scarce, while the …

Background Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace element with high relevance for the immune
system, and its deficiency is associated with elevated infection risk and severe disease …

Zinc deficiency, affecting more than 2 billion people globally, poses a significant public
health burden due to its numerous unfavorable effects, such as impaired immune function …

This study aimed to investigate the responses in rice (Oryza sativa cv. Osmancik 97)
production and grain zinc (Zn) accumulation to combined Zn and sulfur (S) fertilization. The …

Zinc is an essential nutrient for human health; it is involved in the catalytic, structural, and
regulatory functions of the human cellular system. Different compositions of zinc, as well as …

Recent years have seen a growing interest in a healthy lifestyle, particularly nutrition. An
important component of a balanced diet is the microelement content. Zinc is the second most …