Correlation between Serum Zinc Level and Erythrocyte Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) Activity in Non-frail and Frail Geriatric Patients

Introduction: Frailty syndrome (FS), as a health problem in elderly, can interfere with the quality of life. Many factors play roles in its occurrence, one of which is oxidative stress. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), in which one of its components is zinc (Zn), is one of the endogenous antioxidants tha...

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Main Authors: Rosnah Pinontoan, Savitri Sayogo, Arya Govinda Roosheroe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Nutrition Association 2017-09-01
Series:World Nutrition Journal
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Online Access:http://worldnutrijournal.org/OJS/index.php/WNJ/article/view/9