PMID: J Nutr Metab. 2018 ;2018:9682975. Epub 2018 Oct 10. PMID: 30405910 Abstract Title: Zinc Deficiency and the Recurrence ofInfection after Fecal Microbiota Transplant: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Abstract: Background: Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) is an effective therapy for recurrentinfection (CDI). However, in 12% of patients treated with FMT, CDI recurs within one month. Zinc …
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Dietary zinc is a potential therapeutic agent in autism spectrum disorders.
PMID: Front Cell Neurosci. 2018 ;12:374. Epub 2018 Oct 22. PMID: 30405356 Abstract Title: Dietary Zinc Supplementation Prevents Autism Related Behaviors and Striatal Synaptic Dysfunction inExon 13-16 Mutant Mice. Abstract: The SHANK family of synaptic proteins (SHANK1-3) are master regulators of the organizational structure of excitatory synapses in the brain. Mutations inare prevalent in patients …
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Zinc supplementation inhibits the high glucose‑induced EMT of peritoneal mesothelial cells by activating the Nrf2 antioxidant pathway.
PMID: Mol Med Rep. 2019 Jul ;20(1):655-663. Epub 2019 May 22. PMID: 31115566 Abstract Title: Zinc supplementation inhibits the high glucose‑induced EMT of peritoneal mesothelial cells by activating the Nrf2 antioxidant pathway. Abstract: The high glucose (HG)‑induced epithelial‑mesenchymal transition (EMT) of peritoneal mesothelial cells (PMCs) serves an important role in peritoneal fibrosis (PF) during peritoneal dialysis. Our …
Zinc supplementation improves glycemic control for diabetes prevention and management.
PMID: Am J Clin Nutr. 2019 Jun 4. Epub 2019 Jun 4. PMID: 31161192 Abstract Title: Zinc supplementation improves glycemic control for diabetes prevention and management: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although many studies have shown that low zinc status is associated with diabetes, the putative effects of zinc …
Zinc may improve renal function after ischemia-reperfusion injury.
PMID: Int J Prev Med. 2019 ;10:68. Epub 2019 May 17. PMID: 31198503 Abstract Title: Protective Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Renal Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rat: Gender-related Difference. Abstract: Background: Zinc (Zn) knows as essential microelement which prevents oxidative stress. The effect of Zn supplement on renal function parameters in rats subjected to renal ischemia-reperfusion …
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Brain Regeneration: Why It’s Real & How To Do It
This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2019Visit our Re-post guidelines Have you ever wished you could regenerate those brain cells you sacrificed in college? Do you fear that your aging brain is in a perpetual state of decline? Medical science is being rewritten to show that we CAN improve the health of our brain, …
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Zinc supplementation reduced the number of days of acute lower respiratory tract infections in Thai children, as well as their stay in hospital.
PMID: Pediatr Rep. 2019 May 23 ;11(2):7954. Epub 2019 May 23. PMID: 31214301 Abstract Title: A randomized controlled trial of zinc supplementation in the treatment of acute respiratory tract infection in Thai children. Abstract: Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (ALRI) are one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in young children. Zinc …
Zinc supplementation increased bone mineral density, improves bone histomorphology, and prevents bone loss in diabetes.
PMID: Biol Trace Elem Res. 2019 Jul 30. Epub 2019 Jul 30. PMID: 31363990 Abstract Title: Zinc Supplementation Increased Bone Mineral Density, Improves Bone Histomorphology, and Prevents Bone Loss in Diabetic Rat. Abstract: Diabetic osteoporosis (DOP) is a complication of diabetes, with the characteristics of bone mineral density (BMD) reduction and bone structure destruction. Zinc …
Vitamin B6 deficiency is prevalent in primary and secondary myelofibrosis patients.
PMID: Int J Hematol. 2019 Aug 12. Epub 2019 Aug 12. PMID: 31407257 Abstract Title: Vitamin B6 deficiency is prevalent in primary and secondary myelofibrosis patients. Abstract: Vitamin B6 (VB6) deficiency contributes to oncogenesis and tumor progression in certain cancers, and is prevalent in cancer patients in general. VB6 is also an essential element of …
Zinc supplementation might be an important factor in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder.
PMID: Acta Neurol Belg. 2019 Jul 13. Epub 2019 Jul 13. PMID: 31302864 Abstract Title: The role of zinc supplementation on the metallothionein system in children with autism spectrum disorder. Abstract: The present research was carried out to elucidate the role of zinc (Zn) supplementation on the plasma concentration and gene expression, as well as …