Low levels of zinc associated with injury to older persons with pneumonia
A study of the Tufts University scientists in the United States of America to the low level of zinc is associated with elevated risk of contracting pneumonia, elderly and that the use of dietary supplements that contain zinc reduces the incidence of the disease.
And the scientists studying the effect of low levels of zinc on the incidence of pneumonia, a number of individuals aged of 84 were given supplements containing half the recommended dose.
The results showed high incidence of pneumonia and increased duration of disease and increase the use of antibiotics for treatment.
A study of the Tufts University scientists in the United States of America to the low level of zinc is associated with elevated risk of contracting pneumonia, elderly and that the use of dietary supplements that contain zinc reduces the incidence of the disease.
And the scientists studying the effect of low levels of zinc on the incidence of pneumonia, a number of individuals aged of 84 were given supplements containing half the recommended dose.
The results showed high incidence of pneumonia and increased duration of disease and increase the use of antibiotics for treatment.