02137nam 2200409 450 991067401590332120230629075743.0(CKB)4920000000094834(NjHacI)994920000000094834(EXLCZ)99492000000009483420230629d2018 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierDietary Zn and Human Health /edited by Elad TakoBasel :MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute,2018.©20181 online resource (ix, 228 pages) illustrations3-03897-019-0 Includes bibliographical references.- Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient that contributes to the proper functioning of over 300 enzymes and multiple biochemical and structural processes in the body. Zinc functions in the regulation of an extensive variety of genes, such as those involved in nucleic acid metabolism, cell signalling, apoptosis, and plays an integral role in immune system functioning. Even a mild Zn deficiency can profoundly affect growth and development, as well as impede immune differentiation and maturation. Zinc is widely distributed in foods, however, it was demonstrated that dietary constituents, such as phytate, polyphenols, and the intestinal microbiome, affect its dietary bioavailability and intestinal absorption. Regulation of zinc metabolism is achieved through a balance of absorption and excretion and involves adaptive mechanisms. The aim of this Special Issue is to explore dietary approaches that aim to improve Zn bioavailability and absorption, biomarkers of status, and the effect of Zn status on the intestinal microbiome.HealthDietZincHealth.Diet.Zinc.613.2Tako EladNjHacINjHaclBOOK9910674015903321Dietary Zn and Human Health3060061UNINA