Dietary Zn and Human Health

• Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient that contributes to the proper functioning of over 300 enzymes and multiple biochemical and structural processes in the body. Zinc functions in the regulation of an extensive variety of genes, such as those involved in nucleic acid metabolism, cell signallin...

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Hoofdauteur: Elad Tako (Ed.)
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description • Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient that contributes to the proper functioning of over 300 enzymes and multiple biochemical and structural processes in the body. Zinc functions in the regulation of an extensive variety of genes, such as those involved in nucleic acid metabolism, cell signalling, apoptosis, and plays an integral role in immune system functioning. Even a mild Zn deficiency can profoundly affect growth and development, as well as impede immune differentiation and maturation. Zinc is widely distributed in foods, however, it was demonstrated that dietary constituents, such as phytate, polyphenols, and the intestinal microbiome, affect its dietary bioavailability and intestinal absorption. Regulation of zinc metabolism is achieved through a balance of absorption and excretion and involves adaptive mechanisms. The aim of this Special Issue is to explore dietary approaches that aim to improve Zn bioavailability and absorption, biomarkers of status, and the effect of Zn status on the intestinal microbiome.
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spelling doab-20.500.12854ir-450952024-04-05T12:31:53Z Dietary Zn and Human Health Elad Tako (Ed.) QH301-705.5 Absorption Biomarkers Zinc deficiency Bioavailability Zinc Prebiotics thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PS Biology, life sciences • Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient that contributes to the proper functioning of over 300 enzymes and multiple biochemical and structural processes in the body. Zinc functions in the regulation of an extensive variety of genes, such as those involved in nucleic acid metabolism, cell signalling, apoptosis, and plays an integral role in immune system functioning. Even a mild Zn deficiency can profoundly affect growth and development, as well as impede immune differentiation and maturation. Zinc is widely distributed in foods, however, it was demonstrated that dietary constituents, such as phytate, polyphenols, and the intestinal microbiome, affect its dietary bioavailability and intestinal absorption. Regulation of zinc metabolism is achieved through a balance of absorption and excretion and involves adaptive mechanisms. The aim of this Special Issue is to explore dietary approaches that aim to improve Zn bioavailability and absorption, biomarkers of status, and the effect of Zn status on the intestinal microbiome. 2021-02-11T11:26:07Z 2021-02-11T11:26:07Z 2018-07-10 13:50:52 2018 book 27298 9783038970200 9783038970194 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/45095 eng image/png Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International http://www.mdpi.com/books/pdfview/book/674 http://www.mdpi.com/books/pdfview/book/674 MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 46cabcaa-dd94-4bfe-87b4-55023c1b36d0 9783038970200 9783038970194 XII, 216 open access
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Bioavailability
Zinc
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Elad Tako (Ed.)
Dietary Zn and Human Health
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Absorption
Biomarkers
Zinc deficiency
Bioavailability
Zinc
Prebiotics
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Biomarkers
Zinc deficiency
Bioavailability
Zinc
Prebiotics
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