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Stimulatory effect of inulin on intestinal absorption of calcium and magnesium in rats is modulated by dietary calcium intakes
Previous studies have shown that short–term intake of fermentable oligosaccharides (OS), including inulin, can increase mineral intestinal absorption in humans and animals. While the stimulatory effect of the...
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Energy value of a low-digestible carbohydrate, NUTRIOSE® FB, and its impact on magnesium, calcium and zinc apparent absorption and retention in healthy young men
Long-term consumption of imbalanced diets, poor in dietary fibres, resulted in the prevalence of several nutritional pathologies. However, low digestible carbohydrates (LDC) have many beneficial effects, espec...
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Rhamnogalacturonan II (RG-II), a Pectic Polysaccharide Present in the Vegetable-Derived Products, Strongly Decreases Lead Tissue Accumulation
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Combined Effects of Complex Carbohydrates and a Resistant Protein on Intestinal Absorption and Status of Iron and Zinc in the Rat
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Comparative study of copper and zinc metabolism in cattle and camel
At an experimental farm, five camels and five cows were fed a similar basal diet for 6 mo. They received oral trace element supplementation for 3 mo (day 22–112). This supplementation included zinc, copper, se...
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Trace Element Status in Cuba
From 1991 to 1993, 50,862 cases (461.4 per 100,000 inhabitants) of optic and peripheral neuropathy (NEE) of unknown etiology were reported in Cuba (1–4). First cases and highest incidence were observed in Pina...
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Goitre Prevalence and Salt Iodization in France
In 1984 the Société Française d’Endocrinologie launched in France a study of the goiter prevalence in school pupils between 10 to 14 years old. This study was conducted between 1984 and 1986 in 13 over 25 educ...