abnormalities , abnormal water balance , 38 skin lesions , 38 , 39 growth impairment , emotional instability , irritability , depression , 39 and impaired cognition and learning . 38 Low intracellular zinc has been found to be associated with oxidative stress , reduced antioxidant defences , DNA damage , and altered DNA repair . 39
Conclusion
Minerals play a major role in clinical practice , particularly in optimising health and managing chronic disease . Some of the roles include mineralisation of bone , development , antioxidant activity , carbohydrate metabolism , and neurotransmission .
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