Publications by authors named "Joao Batista Sousa Costa"
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted on 30 healthy children aged 8 to 9 years to analyze the effects of 3 months of oral zinc supplementation on their iron status.
- The children were divided into a control group receiving a placebo and an experimental group receiving 10 mg of zinc daily, with blood samples taken at various intervals.
- While zinc supplementation significantly increased serum zinc levels and improved overall nutrient intake, it was found to decrease serum iron levels without leading to anemia.
