Zinc in Early Life: A Key Element in the Fetus and Preterm Neonate

Zinc in Early Life: A Key Element in the Fetus and Preterm Neonate

Zinc is a key element for growth and development. In this narrative review, we focus on the role of dietary zinc in early life (including embryo, fetus and preterm neonate), analyzing consequences of zinc deficiency and adequacy of current recommendations on dietary zinc. We performed a systematic s...

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Main Authors: Gianluca Terrin, Roberto Berni Canani, Maria Di Chiara, Andrea Pietravalle, Vincenzo Aleandri, Francesca Conte, Mario De Curtis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
micronutrients
neonate
newborn
fetus
low birth weight
growth
dermatitis
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/12/5542

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