Some studies have reported the association between maternal serum zinc (Zn) levels and
pre-eclampsia. However, many studies have reported controversial results. Hence, this …

Background: There is limited information on zinc deficiency in pregnant women. The present
study aimed to assess the serum zinc (S. zinc) levels and its relation to iron deficiency …

Zinc is an essential constituent of over 200 metalloenzymes participating in carbohydrate
and protein metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis, antioxidant functions, and other vital …

Background: Zinc is an important micronutrient that is required for optimal fetal growth and
development. Zinc deficiency during pregnancy may interfere with intrauterine fetal …

Method The study recruited 30 pregnant women with severe preeclampsia who were treated
at Dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung and 30 normal pregnant women at one of the Independent …

Background: Pregnancy is a uniquely critical and sensitive period in a woman's life. The
pregnancy conditions are determinants in the successful growth of the fetus and baby. Zinc …

BACKGROUND: Pre-eclampsia is a syndrome that occurs in pregnancy, characterized by
hypertension, proteinuria, and edema. Zinc and copper are micronutrients that play a role in …

Malaria during pregnancy continues to be a major health problem in endemic countries with
clinical consequences including death of both mother and child and attendant derangement …

Background: The nutritional status of pregnant women are affected by daily nutritional
intake. Daily nutritional intake during pregnancy depends on total macronutrient intake and …