Open AccessEffect of zinc treatment on clinical outcomes in patients with liver cirrhosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Huey Tan,
Adam Streeter,
Matthew Cramp,
Ashwin Dhanda
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.913
H-Index - 55
ISSN - 1948-5182
DOI - 10.4254/wjh.v12.i7.389
Subject(s) - medicine , cirrhosis , meta analysis , placebo , randomized controlled trial , zinc deficiency (plant disorder) , population , chronic liver disease , gastroenterology , liver disease , micronutrient , pathology , alternative medicine , environmental health
Zinc is an essential trace element integral to many cellular and immune functions. Zinc deficiency is highly prevalent in patients with cirrhosis and related to disease severity.