Zinc unbound concentration as an anchor to drive individualize repletion

Zinc (Zn) quantification is of particular interest in many clinical condition (e.g. inflammatory disease, critical care). Currently, Zn status is assessed by measuring plasma/serum concentration. This concentration corresponds to the sum of unbound Zn (Zn –Cu) and Zn highly bound to albumin (Zn-Cb).

Source: Clinical Nutrition - February 12, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: D. Metsu, C. Cinq-Frais, C. Camare, S. Caspar-Bauguil, A. Galinier Tags: Opinion paper Source Type: research