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- Title
Dietary zinc supplements: beneficial health effects and application in food, medicine and animals.
- Authors
Shi, Ying; Hao, Rui; Ji, Haixia; Gao, Li; Yang, Junyan
- Abstract
Zinc, a crucial trace element is vital for the growth and development of humans. It is frequently described as 'the flower of life' and 'the source of intelligence'. Zinc supplements play a pivotal role in addressing zinc deficiency by serving as a vital source of this essential micronutrients, effectively replenishing depleted zinc levels in the body. In this paper, we first described the biological behavior of zinc in the human body and briefly described the physiological phenomena associated with zinc levels. The benefits and drawbacks of various zinc supplement forms are then discussed, with emphasis on the most recent zinc supplement formulations. Finally, the application of zinc supplements in food, medicine, and animal husbandry is further summarized. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
- Subjects
SOCIETY of Chemical Industry (Great Britain); ZINC supplements; DIETARY supplements; MICRONUTRIENTS; TRACE elements; ANIMAL culture; HUMAN body
- Publication
Journal of the Science of Food & Agriculture, 2024, Vol 104, Issue 10, p5660
- ISSN
0022-5142
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/jsfa.13325