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Element of caution: a case of reversible cytopenias associated with excessive zinc supplementation.

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: Zinc is a common supplement and is widely available as a standard component of many over-the-counter products. A number of reports have identified an association between excessive zinc intake and severe cytopenia. We report a case of zinc-induced copper deficiency in a young adult to illustrate this under-recognized cause of anemia and neutropenia.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Julie A Irving, Andre Mattman, Gillian Lockitch, Kevin Farrell, Louis D Wadsworth

Institutions: University of British Columbia, Children's & Women's Health Centre of British Columbia

Language: English

Topic: Trace Elements in Health

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1943399606

FWCI: 2.701

Cites: 19

Cited by: 50

Related to: 10