January 2024 in “Ageing & longevity” This study observed low levels of zinc, copper, iron, and selenium in the plasma and hair of Ukrainian adults, suggesting a need for better nutritional interventions; it highlighted higher hair zinc levels in individuals with COVID-19 history potentially due to more frequent zinc supplementation.
December 2023 in “Archives of iranian medicine” This study used hair samples to assess mineral levels and found that higher iron status may be associated with an increased risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, while no significant associations were observed for copper and magnesium levels in this cohort.
January 2016 in “Journal of animal research” This study found significant correlations for copper and zinc levels between hair and plasma in Pomeranian and Labrador dogs, but no significant correlation for iron.
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April 1946 in “PubMed” This study found that a diet with purified casein and sulfasuxidine resulted in poor growth and anemia in a pig, which improved after treatment with a liver extract.
November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This article includes summaries of multiple studies on dermatological topics like Imiquimod's effects on tumors, vitamin C absorption enhancement, and ferritin levels in hair loss, but reports no new results itself.