Zinc absorption in the small intestine is one of the main mechanisms regulating the systemic
homeostasis of this essential trace element. This review summarizes the key aspects of …

Iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) are microelements essential for the proper functioning
of living organisms. These elements participatein many processes, including cellular …

Zinc is essential for multiple aspects of metabolism. Physiologic signs of zinc depletion are
linked with diverse biochemical functions rather than with a specific function, which makes it …

Zinc, through its structural and cofactor roles, affects a broad range of critical physiological
functions, including growth, metabolism, immune and neurological functions. Zinc deficiency …

As the second most abundant trace element in the human body, zinc nutrition is constantly a
hot topic. More than one-third population is suffering zinc deficiency, which results in various …

Crop biofortification is a sustainable and cost-effective strategy to address malnutrition in
developing countries. This review synthesizes the progress toward developing seed …

Micronutrients refer to a group of organic vitamins and inorganic trace elements that serve
many functions in metabolism. Assessment of micronutrient status in critically ill children is …

Seventeen per cent of the world's population is estimated to be at risk of inadequate zinc
intake, which could in part be addressed by zinc fortification of widely consumed foods. We …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has a leading place in medicine as an imaging tool of
high resolution for anatomical studies and diagnosis of diseases, in particular for soft tissues …

In this paper, we reviewed the role of dairy products in dietary zinc absorption. Dairy
products can have a reasonable contribution for dietary zinc intake in Western diets, where …