Diabetes und das Spurenelement Zink

Abstract: About 75 % of the 92 natural chemical elements are metals. Among the trace elements, which are essential for humans and animals, those with a metallic character prevail. The especially versatile trace element zinc is presented. In the case of a long-term inadequate nutritive provision of zinc, a characteristic complex of symptoms is present, which is known as "zinc deficiency syndrome". Zinc is not only important for growth, wound healing and the immune system, but also for the insulin biosynthesis. In people suffering from diabetes, often a zinc deficiency in serum is present. When the diabetes therapy is supported with zinc, the level of glucose in serum varies slightly.

Keyword(s): Diabetes mellitus

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