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Study Links Zinc Levels to Diabetes and Liver Disease

2/14/2025

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A groundbreaking study published in eLife reveals a powerful connection between zinc levels and the risk of type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Researchers found that certain variants of the SLC39A5 gene may offer protection against these ailments, opening new doors for zinc regulation as a potential treatment for metabolic disorders.

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A groundbreaking study published in eLife reveals a powerful connection between zinc levels and the risk of type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Researchers found that certain variants of the SLC39A5 gene may offer protection against these ailments, opening new doors for zinc regulation as a potential treatment for metabolic disorders.