April 2026 in “Al-Kufa University Journal for Biology” This pilot study observed that post-bariatric surgery, both zinc and iron deficiencies increased among Iraqi patients, underscoring the importance of lifelong nutritional monitoring and targeted supplementation to address these issues and prevent related complications.
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July 2019 in “Journal of psychology & clinical psychiatry” This article discusses the role of zinc in reducing depression severity and reports no new research findings, emphasizing the need for further investigation into its therapeutic potential.
February 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” This study found that zinc acetate hydrate may improve fatigue and hair loss symptoms in post-COVID-19 patients.
December 2016 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” This case report highlights that inherited zinc deficiency can persist into adulthood and emphasizes the importance of selecting optimal chelating agents to improve oral zinc bioavailability.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” This meta-analysis found that chromium supplementation was associated with decreased insulin resistance but increased testosterone levels in women with PCOS, with no significant benefits for other metabolic or hormonal indexes.