Copper and Copper/Zn Ratio in a Series of Children with Chronic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study

Copper and Copper/Zn Ratio in a Series of Children with Chronic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study

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 with nutritional indicators in a series of children and adolescents with chronic diseases. Anthropometric, biochemical,...

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Main Authors: Marlene Fabiola Escobedo-Monge, Enrique Barrado, Joaquín Parodi-Román, María Antonieta Escobedo-Monge, María Carmen Torres-Hinojal, José Manuel Marugán-Miguelsanz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
hypocupremia
hypercupremia
inflammatory response
risk of zinc deficiency
serum zinc/copper ratio
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/10/3578

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