Association between Maternal Zinc Status, Dietary Zinc Intake and Pregnancy Complications: A Systematic Review

Association between Maternal Zinc Status, Dietary Zinc Intake and Pregnancy Complications: A Systematic Review

Adequate zinc stores in the body are extremely important during periods of accelerated growth. However, zinc deficiency is common in developing countries and low maternal circulating zinc concentrations have previously been associated with pregnancy complications. We reviewed current literature asse...

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Main Authors: Rebecca L. Wilson, Jessica A. Grieger, Tina Bianco-Miotto, Claire T. Roberts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
zinc
pregnancy
pregnancy complications
dietary zinc intake
circulating zinc
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/10/641

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