Greater Circulating Copper Concentrations and Copper/Zinc Ratios are Associated with Lower Psychological Distress, But Not Cognitive Performance, in a Sample of Australian Older Adults

Greater Circulating Copper Concentrations and Copper/Zinc Ratios are Associated with Lower Psychological Distress, But Not Cognitive Performance, in a Sample of Australian Older Adults

Dyshomeostasis of copper and zinc is linked to neurodegeneration. This study investigated the relationship between circulating copper and zinc and copper/zinc ratios and cognitive function, symptoms of depression and anxiety, and neurotrophic factors in older Australian adults. In this cross-section...

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Main Authors: Michelle Mravunac, Ewa A. Szymlek-Gay, Robin M. Daly, Blaine R. Roberts, Melissa Formica, Jenny Gianoudis, Stella L. O’Connell, Caryl A. Nowson, Barbara R. Cardoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
zinc
copper
copper/zinc
cognition
dementia
depression
anxiety
neurotrophic factors
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/10/2503

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https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/10/2503

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