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Genetic Variations as Modifying Factors to Dietary Zinc Requirements-A Systematic Review.
Nutrients - 17 Feb 2017
Day Kaitlin J, Adamski Melissa M, Dordevic Aimee L, Murgia Chiara
Abstract excerpt
Due to reduced cost and accessibility, the use of genetic testing has appealed to health professionals for personalising nutrition advice. However, translation of the evidence linking polymorphisms, dietary requirements, and pathology risk proves to be challenging for nutrition and dietetic practitioners. Zinc status and polymorphisms of genes coding for zinc-transporters have been associated with chronic...
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