Causes: Zinc deficiency is caused by inadequate intake or absorption, increased zinc excretion, or increased bodily need for zinc. Symptoms: Zinc deficiency symptoms include growth retardation, hair loss, diarr
Nonetheless, zinc treatment applied at a therapeutic dose and in the right form has the potential to drastically improve the clearance of both chronic and acute viral infections, as well as their accompanying pathologies and symptoms. Consequently, the role of zinc as an antiviral can be separated...
Symptoms include nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal discomfort but may vary depend- ing on the mode of overload. Treatment involves the chela- tion of excess zinc using drugs. Recommendations for future work This review helped us identify the knowledge gaps in the literature on zinc. For example...
Supportive care: In severe cases such as pneumonia or bloodstream infections, supportive care is essential. This may include respiratory support (e.g., supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation), intravenous fluids, and other therapies to maintain vital organ function and manage symptoms [77]. Ac...
On the other hand, an overdose of Zn induced high plasma copper, hyperglycemia, neurotoxicity, and other poisoning symptoms. The recommended dietary allowance for Zn element is 15−40 mg per day for adults [15]. One method for tailoring the bioactivity and biodegradability of biometals is ...
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