Dietary Zinc Intake and Endometriosis Risk in American Women

Dietary Zinc Intake and Endometriosis Risk in American Women By Hakan Kula

In a study published in the BMC Public Health, Xie et al. investigated the potential effect of zinc intake and the prevalence of endometriosis with a cross-sectional study.  The findings revealed a significant positive association between higher dietary zinc intake and endometriosis prevalence, particularly among…

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Zinc and lead levels in blood are altered in endometriosis

Zinc and lead levels in blood are altered in endometriosis By Demet Candaş Green

Trace metals are metals usually present in small but measurable amounts in the body. They are needed by living organisms to function properly and when depleted, can be replenished through diet and environmental exposures. Some common trace metals include iron,…

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