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Zinc Deficiency, Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Robert Barrington

The association between marginal zinc deficiency and cardiovascular disease has been reported in the literature, but the exact mechanisms of action are unknown. One hypothesis suggests that marginal zinc deficiency causes an increase in oxidative stress that results in vascular … Continue reading →

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