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 …

Background Although many studies have shown that low zinc status is associated with
diabetes, the putative effects of zinc supplementation on glycemic control are inconclusive …

Mineral malnutrition stemming from undiversified plant-based diets is a top global challenge.
In C3 plants (eg, rice, wheat), elevated concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide …

No meta-analysis has examined the effect of dose and duration of zinc interventions on their
impact on risk factors for type 2 diabetes (T2D) or cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study …

Zinc is a mineral that plays a vital role in many biological processes and plays an important
role in insulin action and carbohydrate metabolism. It may also have a protective role in the …

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 …

Background The present study was designed to determine whether zinc supplementation
would increase the effects of restricted calorie diet (RCD) on obesity. Methods and materials …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) operate as key regulators of cellular homeostasis within a
physiological range of concentrations, yet they turn into cytotoxic entities when their levels …

Background Essential metals have been reported to be associated with metabolic diseases.
However, the relationships between essential metals exposure and Metabolic Syndrome …

Background and aim Findings on the effects of zinc supplementation on the lipid profile in
patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are conflicting. The current comprehensive …