Serum zincNutrition library
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Serum zinc
Serum zinc is a coarse marker of zinc status — important for immune function, tissue repair, and fetal growth.
Serum zinc is labile and dips with inflammation, hypoalbuminaemia, and haemodilution. Dietary phytate lowers absorption; absorbed-zinc modelling in the app uses food phytate ratios.
How to read it
Trend and clinical context matter. Very low values warrant dietary review; supplementation decisions belong with your clinician.
Linked nutrient: Zinc · calibrates store dynamics in Trends when logged.
Trimester context
| Stage | For the mother | For the baby |
|---|---|---|
| First trimester | — | — |
| Second trimester | Demand rises with fetal and placental growth. | Zinc supports cell division and immune development. |
| Third trimester | Adequate zinc supports tissue repair before delivery. | Late fetal accretion is substantial. |
Connections
See also
- Zincnutrient