Zinc {90000522} Record Keys Parent:[ ] Definition:Zinc Queue:[ ] Details Initialisation date:[ ] Specification: [ ]Source: [ ] Meta Information Structural Type:[ ] Functional Type:[ ] Function:[ ] Notes: [ ]Shared Reference Notes [1.1] - Age-related #Macular degeneration (ARMD) > antioxidant and mineral supplementation, including zinc, has been shown to reduce disease progression. - Zinc absorption may be affected by gut microbiota composition. [1.2] [#Hypothyroidism] - the composition of the gut bacteria affects the uptake and movement of essential minerals such as #Iodine, copper, #Iron, zinc, and #Selenium, along with the required enzyme activity for synthesizing thyroid hormones. The conversion of thyroxine (T4) into active triiodothyronine (T3) or reverse T3 (rT3) heavily relies on iodothyronine-deiodinases. - The intestinal wall exhibits deiodinase activity, which possibly increases the overall amount of T3. - Animal models have demonstrated that individuals deficient in certain microorganisms have a reduced ability to absorb elemental #Iodine through the intestineReferences Notes[ ]
