A number of studies have reported that zinc plays a substantial role in the development of
metabolic syndrome, taking part in the regulation of cytokine expression, suppressing …

Hypoferraemia (ie iron deficiency) was initially reported among obese individuals several
decades ago; however, whether obesity and iron deficiency are correlated remains unclear …

Numerous studies indicate that zinc and the new zinc-related adipokine, zinc-α2-
glycoprotein (ZAG), are involved in lipid metabolism. Excess body fat lowers blood …

The objective of this study was to investigate of selenium (Se), zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr), and
vanadium (V) levels in blood serum, hair, and urine of adult obese patients. A total of 199 …

Background To date, only a few studies on child obesity concerned Trace Elements (TE). TE
is involved in the pathogenesis of obesity and obesity related diseases. We tried to assess …

The relationship between serum copper (Cu) level and overweight/obesity remains
controversial. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the relationship. A …

Background: Sufficient serum concentrations of vitamin D are required to maintain bone
health during growth. The aims of this study were to determine whether vitamin D deficiency …

Adipose tissue is considered an endocrine organ and its excess compromises the immune
response and the metabolism of hormones and nutrients. Furthermore, visceral fat …

Zinc deficiency is a risk factor for the development of obesity and diabetes. Studies have
shown lower serum zinc levels in obese individuals and those with diabetes. We speculate …

Introduction The connection between iron and excessive adiposity has received much
research interest. Although children and adolescents have unique developmental phases …