Zinc status (intake and level) of healthy elderly individuals in Riyadh and its relationship to physical health and cognitive impairment

Alqabbani, Hissah Mohammed; Albadr, Nawal A.

doi:10.1016/j.yclnex.2019.12.001

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“…In the present study, we revealed associations among dietary zinc intake, serum zinc level, and multiple comorbidities in people aged ≥ 60 years. In the geriatric population, the mean of serum zinc level was 80.5 (12.8) µg/dL, which corresponds to the findings of Barman et al [ 40 ] but is higher than that found by Alqabbani et al (70 (2.3) µg/dL) [ 41 ]. Approximately two-thirds of the population have been shown to be at risk of zinc deficiency (serum zinc concentration < 84 µg/dL) [ 39 ], which is one of the most common nutritional defects in older adults.…”

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Association between Dietary Zinc Intake, Serum Zinc Level and Multiple Comorbidities in Older Adults

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Zinc is one of the essential micronutrients in the geriatric population, but the importance of zinc status and dietary zinc intake has been poorly characterized. We aimed to explore the relationships among dietary zinc intake, serum zinc concentrations and multimorbidity in a cross-sectional study of 300 employees of Electric Generating Authority of Thailand aged ≥ 60 years. Comprehensive questionnaires were completed, and clinical and laboratory assessments were performed. Factors associated with low serum zinc concentrations were identified using multivariate multinomial logistic regression analyses. The mean serum zinc level was 80.5 (12.8) µg/dL. After adjustment for baseline characteristics, being female and having been in education for ≤12 years were independent risk factors for the lowest tertile (T1) of serum zinc. After additional adjustment for clinical and biochemical parameters, there was a significant association between depression (Thai Geriatric Depression Scale-15 score > 5) and low serum zinc levels (T1 vs. T3, odds ratio (OR): 2.24; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.06–4.77). Furthermore, as serum albumin increased, serum zinc concentration substantially increased (T1 vs. T3, OR: 0.01; 95% CI: 0.002–0.070). Therefore, the early detection of risk factors and the further management of depression and low serum albumin may assist physicians in preventing low serum concentrations.

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Association between Dietary Zinc Intake, Serum Zinc Level and Multiple Comorbidities in Older Adults

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“…Approximately less than half of the males 42.86 %their levels of zinc are normal compared to around the third of females 35%. This result was in disagreement with Alqabbani & AlBadr (2020) as they found that Zinc deficiency was more in women than men. Grădinaru et al (2021) mentioned that zinc deficiencies have been reported in numerous pathologies, such as diabetes mellitus, but also in the physiological process of ageing.…”

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Micronutrients and Immunity Among Elderly Living in Nursing Homes in Alexandria City, Egypt

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Ahmed²,

Hassan³

2022

Alexandria Science Exchange Journal

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The number of older people (above 60 years old) is expected to increase in the world. It is projected to reach 20.8% in 2050, in Egypt. Elderly nursing homes have increased in Egypt over the past 20 years due to rapid demographic change. Most older people over the age of 60-65 years experience some immune dysregulation that makes them less able to respond to immune challenges. Eating healthy food and sufficient nutrients may keep the immune system strong. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify the impact of some micronutrients on the immune function among people living in nursing homes in Alexandria, Egypt. The research sample consisted of twenty-one elderly men, and twenty elderly women selected from nursing homes in Alexandria ( 2021) to evaluate the level CRP, IgA, IgG, IgM as indicators for the immunity status as well as of some vitamins and minerals in blood to find the impact of micronutrients status on the immunity.most of the studied elderly suffered from high levels of serum CRP. About of men had a normal range of IgA compared to women(38.10% and 30%), respectively. Males had higher normal levels of IgG than females but the deference was not significant. The majority of elderly males (90.48%) and only 35% of elderly females had normal levels of IgM.The low percentage of IgA and IgG among most of the participants confirms the weakness of their immune

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“…Zinc deficiency may be associated with cognitive abilities, mood, and stress in aging. This mineral acts as a neurotransmitter and plays an important role in synaptic function and brain activity [57]. Iron deficiency anemia in older adults causes adverse effects such as a decline in strength and physical activity, cognitive impairment, frailty, and susceptibility to a greater number of comorbidities and mortality; constant monitoring and attention to diet provides better benefits than intensive treatments with supplements [58].…”

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Functionality of Bread and Beverage Added with Brosimum alicastrum Sw. Seed Flour on the Nutritional and Health Status of the Elderly

Rodríguez-Tadeo

Hierro-Ochoa

Moreno-Escamilla

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Physiological changes in elderly individuals (EI) can contribute to nutritional deterioration and comorbidities that reduce their quality of life. Factors such as diet can modulate some of these effects. The aim was to evaluate the functionality of foods added with Brosimum alicastrum Sw. seed flour in EI. EI (n = 23) living in nursing home conditions agreed to participate. A control stage was carried out (30 days) and subsequently, an intervention stage (30 days) was realized in which a muffin and a beverage, designed for EI, were added to the participants’ their usual diet. In both stages, anthropometric parameters, body composition, nutritional status, dietary intake, sarcopenic status, cognitive and affective states, biometric parameters, and total phenolic compounds (TPC), and antioxidant capacity in foods and plasma of EI were determined. The results showed that the consumption of the foods improved the energy intake and preserved the muscle reserves of the EI. The EI gained body weight (+1.1 kg), increased their protein (+18.6 g/day; 1.5 g/kg BW/day), dietary fiber (+13.4 g/day), iron (+4.4 mg/day), zinc (+1.8 mg/day), folic acid (+83.4 µg/day) consumption while reducing their cholesterol (−66 mg/day) and sodium (−319.5 mg/day) consumption. LDL-C lipoproteins reduced (14.8%) and urea (33.1%) and BUN (33.3%) increased. The TPC increased (7.8%) in the plasma, particularly in women (10.7%). The foods improve the EI nutritional status, and this has a cardiovascular protective effect that can benefit the health of the EI.

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Zinc status (intake and level) of healthy elderly individuals in Riyadh and its relationship to physical health and cognitive impairment

Cited by 15 publications

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Association between Dietary Zinc Intake, Serum Zinc Level and Multiple Comorbidities in Older Adults

Association between Dietary Zinc Intake, Serum Zinc Level and Multiple Comorbidities in Older Adults

Micronutrients and Immunity Among Elderly Living in Nursing Homes in Alexandria City, Egypt

Functionality of Bread and Beverage Added with Brosimum alicastrum Sw. Seed Flour on the Nutritional and Health Status of the Elderly

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