Effects of Zinc Supplementation on the Anthropometric Measurements, Leptin, Ghrelin and C-reactive protein in the Obese Adults with Increased Appetite and Baseline Zinc Deficiency: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Appetite is one of the main obesity-controlling factors that can be influenced by hormones, including leptin and ghrelin. This study aimed to determine the effects of zinc supplementation on the serum levels of leptin, ghrelin, C-reactive protein (CRP), and anthropometrical indices in ob...

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Main Authors: Narjes Zare, Mohammad Hassan Eftekhari, Haleh Ghaem, Arash Dashtabi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services 2020-11-01
Series:Journal of Nutrition and Food Security
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Online Access:http://jnfs.ssu.ac.ir/article-1-270-en.html