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Zinc may contribute to the management of hyperglycemia in individuals with chronic metabolic disease.

Pubmed Data : J Trace Elem Med Biol. 2012 Nov 5. Epub 2012 Nov 5. PMID: 23137858
Article Published Date : Nov 04, 2012
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : A1C : CK(253) : AC(35), Hyperglycemia : CK(2892) : AC(59), Metabolic Diseases : CK(31) : AC(3)

Zinc supplementation boosts the stress response in the elderly.

Pubmed Data : Exp Gerontol. 2008 May;43(5):452-61. Epub 2008 Jan 15. PMID: 18304769
Article Published Date : May 01, 2008
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Aging : CK(1351) : AC(369), Aging: Immunosenecence : CK(52) : AC(11), Elderly: Age Specific Diseases : CK(442) : AC(37), Stress : CK(434) : AC(60)
Pharmacological Actions : Heat Shock Protein Inducer : CK(51) : AC(17), Immunomodulatory : CK(536) : AC(142)

A combination of nicotinamide 750 mg, zinc 25 mg, copper 1.5 mg, and folic acid 500 microg, marketed as Nicomide, appears to be an effective oral therapy for the treatment of acne vulgaris and rosacea.

Pubmed Data : Cutis. 2006 Jan;77(1 Suppl):17-28. PMID: 16871775
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Copper : CK(82) : AC(16), Folic Acid : CK(542) : AC(77), Vitamin B-3 (Niacin) : CK(205) : AC(28), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Acne : CK(198) : AC(32), Rosacea : CK(175) : AC(21)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents : CK(1230) : AC(433)

A combination of nutrients improves age-related macular degeneration.

Pubmed Data : Ophthalmology. 2008 Feb;115(2):324-333.e2. Epub 2007 Aug 22. PMID: 17716735
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Astaxanthin : CK(353) : AC(117), Carotenoids : CK(1055) : AC(213), Vitamin C : CK(1274) : AC(238), Vitamin E : CK(1285) : AC(221), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Macular Degeneration : CK(162) : AC(23)
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(3653) : AC(1318)

A combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as well as magnesium and zinc consumption on attentional, behavioural, and emotional problems of children and adolescents.

Pubmed Data : Lipids Health Dis. 2010;9:105. Epub 2010 Sep 24. PMID: 20868469
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Magnesium : CK(826) : AC(120), Omega-3 Fatty Acids : CK(3333) : AC(319), Omega-6 Fatty Acids : CK(30) : AC(2), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity : CK(240) : AC(30)

A multi-nutrient mixture of soy extract, fish protein polysaccharides, extracts from white tea, grape seed and tomato, vitamins C and E as well as zinc and chamomile extract improves signs of skin aging in post-menopausal women.

Pubmed Data : Eur J Clin Nutr. 2006 Oct;60(10):1201-6. Epub 2006 May 3. PMID: 16670692
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Chamomile : CK(95) : AC(18), Fish extract : CK(32) : AC(4), Grape Seed Extract : CK(168) : AC(57), Soy : CK(1672) : AC(347), Tomato : CK(271) : AC(47), Vitamin C : CK(1274) : AC(238), Vitamin E : CK(1285) : AC(221), White Tea : CK(17) : AC(6), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Aging Skin : CK(360) : AC(86), Postmenopausal Disorders : CK(285) : AC(35)

A multi-nutrient mixture of vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, selenium, zinc, amino acids and glycosaminoglycans, blueberry extract and pycnogenol improves visible signs of ageing in women 45-73 years of age.

Pubmed Data : J Dermatolog Treat. 2004 Jul;15(4):222-6. PMID: 15764035
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Amino Acids : CK(100) : AC(16), Blueberry : CK(140) : AC(39), Glycosaminoglycans : CK(12) : AC(2), Pycnogenol (Pine Bark) : CK(385) : AC(61), Selenium : CK(574) : AC(94), Vitamin C : CK(1274) : AC(238), Vitamin E : CK(1285) : AC(221), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Aging Skin : CK(360) : AC(86), Skin Diseases : CK(46) : AC(9)

A topical formula containing usnic acid, a compound found within lichens, and zinc sulfate improve post-surgical healing time.

Pubmed Data : Minerva Ginecol. 1999 Jun;51(6):255-60. PMID: 10479878
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 1999
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lichens : CK(17) : AC(7), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Genital Warts : CK(40) : AC(4), Human Papillomavirus (HPV) : CK(153) : AC(22)
Additional Keywords : Accelerated Healing : CK(12) : AC(2)

Adjuvant treatment with zinc accelerates recovery from severe pneumonia in children.

Pubmed Data : Lancet. 2004 May 22;363(9422):1683-8. PMID: 15158629
Article Published Date : May 22, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Pneumonia : CK(330) : AC(40)
Additional Keywords : Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(49)

Cancer risk if inversely associated wtih zinc consumption, and directly associated with iron consumption.

Pubmed Data : Anticancer Res. 2008 May-Jun;28(3B):1955-63. PMID: 18630488
Article Published Date : May 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Iron : CK(101) : AC(10), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Cancers: All : CK(9062) : AC(2869)
Additional Keywords : Inverse Relationship : CK(40) : AC(4), Risk Reduction : CK(1909) : AC(196)

Deficient intake of antioxidants is associated with an intensification of endometriosis severity.

Pubmed Data : Ginecol Obstet Mex. 2006 Jan;74(1):20-8. PMID: 16634350
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Antioxidant formulas : CK(487) : AC(73), Selenium : CK(574) : AC(94), Vitamin C : CK(1274) : AC(238), Vitamin E : CK(1285) : AC(221), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Endometriosis : CK(156) : AC(32), Oxidative Stress : CK(1945) : AC(710)
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(3653) : AC(1318)

Dietary Intake of zinc was Inversely associated with depression.

Pubmed Data : Biol Trace Elem Res. 2011 Sep 20. Epub 2011 Sep 20. PMID: 21932045
Article Published Date : Sep 20, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Depression : CK(674) : AC(88)

Echinacea purpurea along with zinc, selenium and vitamin C alleviate exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Pubmed Data : J Clin Pharm Ther. 2010 Nov 10. Epub 2010 Nov 10. PMID: 21062330
Article Published Date : Nov 10, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88), Selenium : CK(574) : AC(94), Vitamin C : CK(1274) : AC(238), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : COPD : CK(158) : AC(18), Upper Respiratory Infections : CK(972) : AC(92)

Esophageal cancer is associated with high dietary calcium in a vegetarian population and a low level of zinc.

Pubmed Data : Epidemiology. 1992 Sep;3(5):402-6. PMID: 1391131
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 1992
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Calcium : CK(232) : AC(35), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Esophageal Cancer : CK(328) : AC(55)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Vegetarian : CK(116) : AC(15)
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction : CK(1909) : AC(196)

Infantile zinc deficiency is associated with autism spectrum disorders.

Pubmed Data : Sci Rep. 2011 ;1:129. Epub 2011 Nov 3. PMID: 22355646
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Autism Spectrum Disorders : CK(1140) : AC(108), Zinc Deficiency : CK(44) : AC(7)

Intravenous nutrition given to at-risk premature infants may result in zinc deficiency and consequent adverse health effects.

Pubmed Data : Pediatr Dermatol. 2010 Jul-Aug;27(4):380-3. PMID: 20653858
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Enteropathy : CK(28) : AC(4), Necrotising enterocolitis : CK(79) : AC(12), Premature Birth : CK(412) : AC(43), Zinc Deficiency : CK(44) : AC(7)

Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Zinc and Selenium deficiences are common in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.

Pubmed Data : J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2004 Nov;18(6):649-53. PMID: 15482288
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Iron : CK(101) : AC(10), Selenium : CK(574) : AC(94), Vitamin C : CK(1274) : AC(238), Vitamin D : CK(1682) : AC(238), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Epidermolysis Bullosa : CK(40) : AC(4)

Low zinc and high copper may contribute to certain types of gastric cancer.

Pubmed Data : Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi. 1991 Mar;13(2):93-6. PMID: 1879301
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 1991
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Gastric Cancer : CK(373) : AC(111)

Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C and zinc significantly improve persistent bronchial asthma in children either singly or in combination.

Pubmed Data : Acta Paediatr. 2009 Apr;98(4):737-42. Epub 2008 Jan 11. PMID: 19154523
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Omega-3 Fatty Acids : CK(3333) : AC(319), Vitamin C : CK(1274) : AC(238), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Asthma : CK(918) : AC(134), Asthma: Bronchial : CK(267) : AC(33)

Oral zinc supplementation may contribute to the prevention of dental caries in low socioeconomic level primary school healthy children.

Pubmed Data : Turk J Pediatr. 2009 Sep-Oct;51(5):424-8. PMID: 20112596
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Dental Caries: Children : CK(100) : AC(7)

Oral zinc therapy reduces the number of papules, infiltrates and cysts in patients with acne vulgaris.

Pubmed Data : Acta Derm Venereol. 1980;60(4):337-40. PMID: 6163281
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1980
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Acne : CK(198) : AC(32)

Patients with fibromyalgia appear to have low levels of zinc and magnesium correlating with tender points and fatigue, respectively.

Pubmed Data : Rheumatol Int. 2008 Sep;28(11):1117-21. Epub 2008 May 22. PMID: 18496697
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Magnesium : CK(826) : AC(120), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Fibromyalgia : CK(537) : AC(57)

Patients with tinnitus may have low blood zinc levels (31%) and clinical and subjective improvement can be achieved by oral zinc medication.

Pubmed Data : Otol Neurotol. 2003 Jan;24(1):86-9. PMID: 12544035
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Tinnitus : CK(202) : AC(24)

Prepubertal children with SCD-SS may have zinc deficiency and may benefit from zinc supplementation to improve linear growth and weight gain.

Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 2002 Feb ;75(2):300-7. PMID: 11815322
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Sickle Cell Anemia : CK(31) : AC(4)

Propolis and zinc solution are effective in preventing preventing acute otitis media in children with a history of recurrent acute otitis media.

Pubmed Data : Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2010 Apr-Jun;23(2):567-75. PMID: 20646352
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Bee Propolis : CK(220) : AC(83), Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases : Ear Infection : CK(604) : AC(33)

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