Abstract
The content of zinc in peripheral-blood leucocytes decreased from the second trimester of normal pregnancy, but was significantly lower in mothers giving birth to babies who were small for gestational age than in mothers with either normal or small, but appropriate for gestational age, preterm babies. Maternal plasma zinc concentrations were similar in all groups at delivery. Leucocyte zinc correlated positively with muscle zinc levels. These data suggest that maternal tissue zinc depletion is associated with fetal growth retardation.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
