Women's Iron, Zinc and Energy Study

Deakin University's Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (C-PAN) is seeking Geelong women aged 16 years and over to be part of an exciting new study "WIZE – Women's Iron, Zinc and Energy Study" to find out the impact of iron and zinc on women's mood, feelings of fatigue and ability to concentrate. Pr Lynn Riddell said that many premenopausal women are at risk of iron deficiency and one in five women were also at risk of not consuming enough zinc to meet their dietary needs. "30 per cent of women have depleted iron stores and 12 per cent have low zinc stores and boosting the intake of these nutrients is needed to ensure optimal health.

Zinc deficiency linked to immune system response

Oregon: Zinc, an important mineral in human health, appears to affect how the immune system responds to stimulation, especially inflammation, new research from Oregon State University shows. Zinc deficiency could play a role in chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes   that involve inflammation. Such diseases often show up in older adults, who are more at risk for zinc deficiency.

Iron and zinc found to be a mood booster for women

DeakinUniversity health researchers have found that increasing iron and zinc intakes can help boost a woman's mood and memory and may be a way to address cognitive decline in old age.

Heavy Metal Could Treat Diabetes

Johns Hopkins. US: Preliminary Study Suggests Zinc May Help Diabetics
Genetic differences may account for the fact that zinc supplements help prevent and control diabetes in some people, but not in others.  The research findings suggest that genetic testing may one day guide doctors toward successful treatments for individual patients. More about type 1 diabetes / type 2 diabetes