Although copper (Cu) is recognized as an essential trace element, uncertainties remain
regarding Cu reference values for humans, as illustrated by discrepancies between …

The results of human studies are inconsistent regarding selenium and depressive disorders.
Therefore, we aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational and …

Inflammation is associated with a number of chronic conditions, such as cancer and
cardiovascular disease. Reducing inflammation may help prevent or treat these conditions …

Pectin has been regarded as a drug carrier accelerating the healing process due to its
bioactivities, abundance and lower cost of resources. However, a big challenge related to its …

The multifactorial etiology of major depressive disorder (MDD) includes biological,
environmental, genetic, and psychological aspects. Recently, there has been an increasing …

Minerals play a major role in regulating cardiovascular function. Imbalances in electrolyte
minerals are frequent and potentially hazardous occurrences that may lead to the …

Copper is an essential micronutrient for human bodies, whose distribution in different organs
and tissues, metabolism and physiological impact is not thoroughly explained yet. Further …

Adequate zinc stores in the body are extremely important during periods of accelerated
growth. However, zinc deficiency is common in develo** countries and low maternal …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with the alterations in the metabolism of copper (Cu),
zinc (Zn), and magnesium (Mg). The aim of the present study was to investigate plasma …

Background & aims Selenium is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrient and regulates
important physiological processes, such as carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, immune …