scholarly journals Zinc Intake, Zinc Serum Levels, and Intelligence in School Children in Rural Areas

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (E) ◽  
pp. 394-397
Author(s):  
Rostika Flora ◽  
Nur Alam Fajar ◽  
Fatmalina Febri ◽  
Indah Yuliana ◽  
Yuliarti Yuliarti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Deficiency ◽  
School Children ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Zinc Intake ◽  
Serum Zn ◽  
Zinc Levels ◽  
Serum Zinc Levels ◽  
Low Serum

BACKGROUND: Children in rural areas are susceptible to zinc deficiency. Zinc deficiency in children can affect cognitive function in children. Zinc plays a role in cellular function and critical brain growth processes, including cell replication, DNA and RNA synthesis, and the release of neurotransmitters. AIM: This study aimed to analyze the condition of zinc deficiency and its relationship with the level of intelligence in children in rural areas. METHODS: The study design was cross-sectional, with a sample of 44 elementary school children aged 9–12 years taken randomly. Blood was drawn to measure serum Zn-levels, and serum Zn-levels were measured using Colorimetric Assay Kit (E-BC-K137). Zinc intake data were obtained from the food recall form, which was carried out 3 × 24 h. The level of intelligence is measured by the Culture Fair Intelligence Test method. The sample characteristics data obtained through a questionnaire. Furthermore, the data were analyzed using the Chi-square test. RESULTS: About 84.2% of children with insufficient zinc intake had low serum Zn-levels. There was a significant relationship between zinc intake and serum zinc levels (p = 0.026; PR = 4.293). Children with low serum zinc levels of 96.5% have intelligence levels below average. There was a significant relationship between serum zinc levels and intelligence level as well (p = 0.001; PR = 24,500). CONCLUSION: Zinc deficiency in children is characterized by low serum Zn-levels. Low serum Zn-level is caused by low zinc intake, thus children with low serum Zn-levels are at risk of having intelligence level below average. Therefore, health education about the importance of zinc intake in children should be given to parents, so that the incidence of zinc deficiency in children can be reduced.

Changes in Serum Zinc Levels Associated with Giardiasis and Dietary Zinc Intake in Mice

2011 ◽  
Vol 145 (3) ◽  
pp. 396-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Quihui-Cota ◽  
Rosa Olivia Méndez Estrada ◽  
Humberto Astiazarán-García ◽  
Gloria Guadalupe Morales-Figueroa ◽  
Mario Jesús Moreno-Reyes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Dietary Zinc ◽  
Zinc Intake ◽  
Zinc Levels ◽  
Serum Zinc Levels

scholarly journals Dysgeusia Due to Zinc Deficiency After Pancreaticoduodenectomy Requiring Continuous Intravenous Zinc Supplementation: a Case Report and Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hironobu Hata ◽  
Yojiro Ota ◽  
Katsuhiko Uesaka ◽  
Yutaka Yamazaki ◽  
Tsubasa Murata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Deficiency ◽  
Oral Surgery ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Zinc Level ◽  
Normal Serum ◽  
Acrodermatitis Enteropathica ◽  
Proximal Jejunum ◽  
Zinc Levels ◽  
Serum Zinc Levels

Abstract Background: Zinc is mainly absorbed in the duodenum and proximal jejunum, which are removed during pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). Little is known about the adverse oral events and skin disorders caused by zinc deficiency after PD. Herein, we reviewed studies regarding the development of zinc deficiency after PD and presented the case of a patient with zinc deficiency after PD, who required home intravenous zinc replacement.Case presentation: A 73-year-old woman with glossitis, taste disorder, and acrodermatitis enteropathica-like eruption on her fingers presented to the Division of Dentistry and Oral Surgery 69 days after PD. Her serum zinc level markedly decreased to 30 μg/dL. Oral zinc administration was inadequate to treat hypozincemia after PD; therefore, multi-trace elements were injected intravenously under readmission. Her serum zinc levels recovered, and the lesions gradually improved. Furthermore, a central venous port was implanted to maintain normal serum zinc levels, and she continued self-injecting zinc at home.Conclusion: Zinc deficiency after PD rarely occurs. The clinical oncologist community, including dentists responsible for the oral care of cancer patients, should be aware of dysgeusia associated with zinc deficiency after cancer surgery, as well as that induced by chemotherapy or head and neck radiation therapy.

Zinc deficiency in Japanese children with idiopathic short stature

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (10) ◽  
pp. 1083-1087 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kei Yoshida ◽  
Tatsuhiko Urakami ◽  
Remi Kuwabara ◽  
Ichiro Morioka
Keyword(s):  
Short Stature ◽  
Zinc Deficiency ◽  
Serum Insulin ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Zinc Level ◽  
Idiopathic Short Stature ◽  
Japanese Children ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Zinc Levels ◽  
Serum Zinc Levels

Abstract Background and methods We investigated the frequency of zinc deficiency in Japanese children with idiopathic short stature, and evaluated whether serum zinc levels correlated with background factors, including age and standard deviation scores (SDSs) for height and serum insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 levels. The study subjects consisted of 89 Japanese children. Results The mean serum zinc level was 79 ± 12 (49–108) μg/dL. Of all the children, 48.3% had a low zinc level, in the 60–80 μg/dL range, and 6.7% had zinc deficiency with a zinc level below 60 μg/dL. The majority with a low zinc level and zinc deficiency were asymptomatic other than for short stature. We found no significant correlations of serum zinc with age, or the SDSs for height and serum IGF-1 levels, in either the entire subject population or those with a zinc level below 80 μg/dL. Conclusions We found a low zinc level to be common in Japanese children with idiopathic short stature, whereas actual zinc deficiency was rare. However, other as yet unknown mechanisms not associated with the growth hormone (GH)-IGF-1 axis could be involved in growth retardation in idiopathic short stature.

scholarly journals Clinical Significance of Serum Zinc Levels in Cerebral Ischemia

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Archit Bhatt ◽  
Muhammad U. Farooq ◽  
Sailaja Enduri ◽  
Clement Pillainayagam ◽  
Bharath Naravetla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Status ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Stroke Severity ◽  
Stroke Outcome ◽  
Cellular Functions ◽  
Zinc Concentrations ◽  
Poor Functional Status ◽  
Zinc Levels ◽  
Serum Zinc Levels ◽  
Low Serum

Background. Zinc mediates several vital physiological, enzymatic and cellular functions. The association between serum zinc and stroke outcome has not been previously evaluated.Methods. This single center retrospective study was conducted on consecutive stroke () and TIA () patients. We sought to determine whether serum zinc concentrations in patients with acute ischemic strokes were associated with stroke severity and poor functional status at discharge, respectively.Results. Overall, out of the 224 patients analyzed (mean age 67 years), 35.7% patients had low zinc levels (65 mcg/dL). Patients with stroke () were more likely to have low zinc levels (, CI , ) compared to patients with TIA (). For patients with stroke (), multivariate analysis showed that low serum zinc levels (OR 2.82, CI , ) and strokes with admission severe strokes () (OR 2.68, CI , ) were independently associated with poor functional status () at discharge from the hospital.Conclusion. Low serum zinc concentrations are associated with more severe strokes on admission and poor functional status at discharge.

Low serum zinc levels in patients undergoing coronary angiography correlate with immune activation and inflammation

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Murr ◽  
Stefan Pilz ◽  
Tanja B. Grammer ◽  
Marcus E. Kleber ◽  
Bernhard O. Böhm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Angiography ◽  
Immune Activation ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Zinc Levels ◽  
Serum Zinc Levels ◽  
Low Serum

scholarly journals Ratio of low serum zinc levels in elderly Japanese people living in the central part of Japan

2006 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 375-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Kogirima ◽  
R Kurasawa ◽  
S Kubori ◽  
N Sarukura ◽  
M Nakamori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Japanese People ◽  
Elderly Japanese ◽  
Zinc Levels ◽  
Serum Zinc Levels ◽  
Low Serum

scholarly journals Changes in Serum Zinc Levels in Relation to Blood Pressure During Anaesthesia

2003 ◽  
Vol 40 (138) ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
H K Garg ◽  
P Agrawal ◽  
S Haleem
Keyword(s):  
Venous Blood ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Surgical Operation ◽  
Defence Mechanisms ◽  
Serum Zn ◽  
Zinc Levels ◽  
Serum Zinc Levels ◽  
Age And Sex ◽  
Maximum Rise

Fifty age and sex matched patients admitted for surgical operation, were divided intonormotensive (control) and hypertensive (study) groups. Systolic and diastolic bloodpressures were recorded preoperatively, 10 min after intubation, at max-increase ofBP and 24 hours postoperatively. 5 ml. venous blood samples were drawn at thesetime periods, and serum zinc was also estimated. Control Gp (normotensive) subjectrecorded fall (p < 0.001) in serum Zn 10 min after intubation (n = 18) and max. Riseof BP (n = 7), Twelve subjects in study Gp recorded a rise in serum Zn at max. Increaseof BP (p < 0.01). The pattern in normotensives points towards mobilization of zinc,while in hypertensives, homeostatic, defence mechanisms appear to resist mobilizationof serum Zn till maximum rise in BP occurs, indicating hormonal and other influenceson serum Zn levels during anaesthesia.Key Words: Serum Zinc, Systolic BP, Diastolic BP, Anaesthesia

scholarly journals Correlation between Serum Zinc Levels and Levodopa in Parkinson’s Disease

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 4114
Author(s):  
Hirofumi Matsuyama ◽  
Keita Matsuura ◽  
Hidehiro Ishikawa ◽  
Yoshinori Hirata ◽  
Natsuko Kato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Zinc Deficiency ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Dosing Frequency ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Zinc Levels ◽  
Serum Zinc Levels

Long-term intake of potential zinc-chelating drugs may cause zinc deficiency. We postulated that zinc deficiency in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients was related to the intake of drugs such as levodopa. We investigated the relationship between zinc levels and levodopa administration period, dosage, and symptoms of zinc deficiency in PD patients. We measured serum zinc levels and analyzed correlations between serum zinc levels, the levodopa oral administration period, dosage, dosing frequency, and zinc deficiency symptoms including taste disorders. Data analyses were performed using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. The mean serum zinc level was 60.5 ± 11.6 μg/dL. The mean administration period for levodopa was 8.0 ± 5.5 years, mean administration frequency 3.4 ± 0.9 times/d, and mean administration dose 420.6 ± 237.1 mg/d. Negative correlations between zinc levels and levodopa dosage and dosing frequency were found. Multiple regression analysis showed a significant correlation with the frequency of levodopa (β = −0.360, p = 0.007). No significant change in clinical symptoms was observed after zinc administration, but anxiety tended to improve. Our results indicated that frequent levodopa administration strongly influenced serum zinc levels which may have alleviating effects on psychiatric symptoms; therefore, preventing zinc deficiency can be important during PD treatment.

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