Roadside soils show low plant available zinc and copper concentrations

Available zinc status of lebanese soils

Zinc and copper concentrations in breastmilk.

The concentration of essential trace elements in breastmilk is an important topic in infant nutrition. The interesting paper by Örun, et al. [1] needs to be put in context in the light of previous research on the topic. Comprehensive reviews of breastmilk zinc [2,3] and copper [4] concentrations have addressed the maternal (constitutional and environmental) factors modulating the secretion of t...

Zinc and Copper Concentrations in Breastmilk

The concentration of essential trace elements in breastmilk is an important topic in infant nutrition. The interesting paper by Örun, et al. [1] needs to be put in context in the light of previous research on the topic. Comprehensive reviews of breastmilk zinc [2,3] and copper [4] concentrations have addressed the maternal (constitutional and environmental) factors modulating the secretion of t...

Relationship between Heavy Metal Concentrations in Soils and Grasses of Roadside Farmland in Nepal

Transportation activities can contribute to accumulation of heavy metals in roadside soil and grass, which could potentially compromise public health and the environment if the roadways cross farmland areas. Particularly, heavy metals may enter the food chain as a result of their uptake by roadside edible grasses. This research was conducted to investigate heavy metal (Cu, Zn, Cd, and Pb) conce...

Zinc and Copper Concentrations in Human Milk and Infant Formulas

OBJECTIVE Available accurate data on the concentrations of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) in human milk throughout lactation and infant formulas is important both for formulating nutritional requirements for substances and to provide a base line for the understanding the physiology of their secretion. The objective of this study was to analyze the concentrations of zinc and copper in infant formulas...