Cross Sectional Study of Zinc, Copper and Magnesium Levels in Preeclampsia and Normal Pregnancy

Abstract

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy related high blood pressure disorder. It involves defective trophoblast invasion and decreased spiral artery remodelling. Alterations in micronutrients have been identified as one of the risk factor of preeclampsia. In this study we have estimated the levels of zinc, copper, iron and magnesium in preeclampsia and normal pregnant women. Our study revealed a significant decrease of zinc, copper and magnesium levels and significant increase of iron levels in preeclampsia compared to normal pregnant women. Thus assessment of micronutrients in pregnancy helps in decreasing the incidence of preeclampsia. Keywords: Preeclampsia, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Magnesium.