The effect of zinc deprivation on protein energy and zinc metabolism in man
Dietary zinc deficiency was induced in four healthy male volunteers. The diet used was high in phytate (phytate:zinc molar ratio 381) and the depletion period was preceded by a 3 day starvation period. In the depletion period, there was a significant decrease in plasma zinc and urinary zinc excretio...
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University of Aberdeen
1996
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