Not exact matches
«We proved that there is a direct correlation
between the amount of digestive enzymes inside the pancreas and
zinc levels in the organism as a whole,» explains Brugger.
Other research has shown correlations
between low
levels of various nutrients —
zinc, calcium, magnesium, and B vitamins — and depression.
Further, the research on the link
between nutrient depletion during pregnancy and lactation and postpartum depression has shown that nutrient depletion can affect the production of key mood - regulating neurotransmitters, like serotonin, and that lower
levels of folate, vitamin D, iron, selenium,
zinc, fats, and fatty acids have all been associated with a higher risk of PPD.
Attention - Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder, and although there is still not enough evidence to support treating ADHD with mineral and vitamin cures, numerous studies show a link
between hyperactivity and low
levels of urinary
zinc.
While scientists haven't yet discovered exactly how a lack of
zinc influences testosterone
levels, studies have already shown that there is a strong link
between the two.
In yet another study of the relationship
between zinc and hormones, it was found that adding
zinc to the diet of men affected by sickle cell anemia could increase testosterone
levels.
I was also diagnosed in 2009 with a significant imbalance
between levels of
zinc and copper but I didn't understand the implications of that, nor that I'd need to monitor it for life, so I took the supplements prescribed by a GP (general practitioner — the Australian equivalent of an MD) for only three months and gave up.
Additionally, copper dysregulation is a key factor in ADHD.40 Many studies likewise report a close association
between zinc deficiency and clinical depression, with severity of symptoms inversely correlated with serum
zinc levels.
This study concluded that «there was a negative correlation
between acne severity and vitamin E and
zinc levels».
A study of 396 men ranging in age from 45 - 92 that was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found a clear correlation
between low dietary intake of
zinc, low blood
levels of the trace mineral, and osteoporosis at the hip and spine.
Lastly, be sure to discuss
Zinc supplementation and the link
between low
Zinc levels and acne prone skin.
Barriers
between the traffic and the garden, such as thickly vegetated areas or buildings, reduced the
levels of cadmium, chromium, lead, and
zinc found in the vegetables.