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  • Investigating the Interplay of Age, Zinc Status, and the Gut Microbiome on Gut Health

    Creator:
    Vasudevan, Anusha
    Abstract:
    Zinc is an important micronutrient involved in many cellular processes, including those part of immune function; however, about 15% of the US population is at risk for marginal zinc deficiency. This can lead to immune system complications including the generation of inflammatory cytokines. Aging is another factor that worsens the...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    . Ecol. Package 2009, 10, 631–637. 25 21. Podda, M.; Weber, C.; Traber, M. G.; Packer, L

  • The Effect of Zinc Status and Age on Liver Health in Mice

    Creator:
    Braun, Kendra N.
    Abstract:
    Age-related diseases have been associated with chronic inflammation and impaired immune response, one of the hallmarks of aging. Aging individuals also have a higher susceptibility to zinc deficiency. The effects of zinc deficiency share many commonalities with the effects of aging on the immune system and zinc deficiency may be...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    , 11(10). https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11102273 Song, Y., Leonard, S. W., Traber, M. G., & Ho, E. (2009