TLDR Obese women with PCOS have lower zinc levels than non-obese ones.
The study assessed serum zinc levels in 80 women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and found that zinc levels were significantly lower in obese PCOS patients compared to non-obese ones. Additionally, elevated serum prolactin (PRL) and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels were observed in the PCOS group. A negative correlation was identified between serum zinc levels and both body mass index (BMI) and PRL levels in non-obese PCOS patients. This suggested that zinc deficiency might be more pronounced in obese individuals with PCOS.
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