An increasing recognition has emerged of the complexities of the global health agenda—
specifically, the collision of infections and noncommunicable diseases and the dual burden …

Micronutrients such as trace elements and vitamins are important as enzyme cofactors in the
metabolism of all cells in the body and therefore key to determining nutritional status. The …

Copper is an essential micronutrient for humans. A cross-sectional and comparative study
was done to assess serum Cu levels and serum copper/zinc (Cu/Zn) ratio and its association …

Copper have been reported to be associated with metabolic diseases. However, results on
copper exposure with blood lipid profiles are inconsistent, and the underlying mechanisms …

Introduction We aimed to investigate the association between cardiovascular disease (CVD)
and various anthropometric indices, as well as the serum levels of copper (Cu) and zinc …

Background C-reactive protein (CRP) is a well-recognized biomarker of inflammation, which
can be used as a predictor of cardiovascular disease. Evidence have suggested exposure to …

In recent decades, theoretical and methodological advances have operated synergistically
to advance understanding of puberty and prompt increasingly comprehensive models that …

Inflammation confounds the interpretation of several micronutrient biomarkers resulting in
estimates that may not reflect the true burden of deficiency. We aimed to assess and …

Nutritional anemia is the most common type of anemia, affecting millions of people in all age
groups worldwide. While inadequate access to food and nutrients can lead to anemia …

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease of
multifactorial origin. Studies have shown that trace elements such as zinc and copper may …