Zinc picolinate evidence, 2012

Wessells KR, Brown KH, PLoS ONE, 2012 — modeled global prevalence of inadequate zinc intake

Grade
Design
observational
Year
2012
Participants
not reported as a single figure
Ingredient
Zinc picolinate
Goal
General coverage

Effect

An estimated 17% of the global population has inadequate zinc intake; risk concentrates in plant-based diets with high phytate.

Limitations and notes

Status data — identifies who plausibly benefits from supplementation.

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