Low serum copper and zinc concentrations in North Indian children with overweight and obesit.

CONCLUSIONS: The serum and whole blood concentrations of zinc and copper were found to be significantly lower in children with exogenous obesity as compared to controls. Additional investigations are recommended to see the underlying aspect of these elements in the development of obesity along with their co-morbidities. PMID: 32564583 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism - Category: Endocrinology Tags: Pediatr Endocrinol Diabetes Metab Source Type: research