Zinc Status of Vegetarians during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies and Meta-Analysis of Zinc Intake

Pregnant women are vulnerable to a low zinc status due to the additional zinc demands associated with pregnancy and foetal development. The present systematic review explores the relationship between habitual vegetarian diets and dietary zinc intake/status during pregnancy. The association between v...

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Main Authors: Meika Foster, Ursula Nirmala Herulah, Ashlini Prasad, Peter Petocz, Samir Samman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-06-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/6/4512