Zinc as a Biomarker of Cardiovascular Health
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The importance of zinc (Zn) for cardiovascular health continuously gains recognition. As shown earlier, compromised Zn homeostasis and prolonged inflammation are common features in various cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Similarly, Zn biochemistry alters several vascular processes, and Zn status is an important feature of cardiovascular health. Zn deficiency contributes to the development of CVDs; thus, Zn manipulations, including Zn supplementation, are beneficial for preventing and treating numerous cardiovascular (CV) disorders. Finally, additional long-term, well-designed studies, performed in various population groups, should be pursued to further clarify significant relationships between Zn and CVDs.
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zinc / cardiovascular diseases / zinc deficiency / zinc supplementation / obesity / hypertension / cardiovascular healthSource:
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Institut za medicinska istraživanjaTY - JOUR AU - Knez, Marija Lj. AU - Glibetić, Marija D. PY - 2021 UR - http://rimi.imi.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1152 AB - The importance of zinc (Zn) for cardiovascular health continuously gains recognition. As shown earlier, compromised Zn homeostasis and prolonged inflammation are common features in various cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Similarly, Zn biochemistry alters several vascular processes, and Zn status is an important feature of cardiovascular health. Zn deficiency contributes to the development of CVDs; thus, Zn manipulations, including Zn supplementation, are beneficial for preventing and treating numerous cardiovascular (CV) disorders. Finally, additional long-term, well-designed studies, performed in various population groups, should be pursued to further clarify significant relationships between Zn and CVDs. PB - Frontiers Media S.A. T2 - Frontiers in Nutrition T1 - Zinc as a Biomarker of Cardiovascular Health SP - 686078 VL - 8 DO - 10.3389/fnut.2021.686078 ER -
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Knez, M. Lj.,& Glibetić, M. D.. (2021). Zinc as a Biomarker of Cardiovascular Health. in Frontiers in Nutrition Frontiers Media S.A.., 8, 686078. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.686078
Knez ML, Glibetić MD. Zinc as a Biomarker of Cardiovascular Health. in Frontiers in Nutrition. 2021;8:686078. doi:10.3389/fnut.2021.686078 .
Knez, Marija Lj., Glibetić, Marija D., "Zinc as a Biomarker of Cardiovascular Health" in Frontiers in Nutrition, 8 (2021):686078, https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.686078 . .