Retrospective study revealed that Zn relate to improvement of swallowing function in the older adults

Retrospective study revealed that Zn relate to improvement of swallowing function in the older adults

Abstract Background Zinc is an essential micronutrient for maintaining biological activity. The level of zinc in the blood is known to decrease with age, especially in those over 75 years of age. In older adults patients with impaired functional status, aspiration pneumonia based on dysphagia often...

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Main Authors: Yumika Seki, Kota Ishizawa, Tetsuya Akaishi, Michiaki Abe, Koji Okamoto, Junichi Tanaka, Ryutaro Arita, Shin Takayama, Akiko Kikuchi, Mariko Miyazaki, Hideo Harigae, Mayumi Sato, Masaya Hoshi, Kazuaki Hatsugai, Tadashi Ishii
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Aspiration pneumonia
Dysphagia
Supplementation
Swallowing function
Zinc supplementation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02224-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02224-8

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