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Zinc in Human Biology pp 371–381Cite as

The Biological Significance of Zinc for Man: Problems and Prospects

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This final chapter is not intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the topics discussed previously. Instead it will highlight those topics for which a better understanding is essential before the significance of zinc for human health and wellbeing can be fully assessed. It will also consider some troublesome controversies.

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  1. Rowett Research Institute, AB2 9SB, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK

    Colin F. Mills MSc, PhD, CChem, FRSC, FRSE (Director of Postgraduate Studies) (Director of Postgraduate Studies)

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Mills, C.F. (1989). The Biological Significance of Zinc for Man: Problems and Prospects. In: Mills, C.F. (eds) Zinc in Human Biology. ILSI Human Nutrition Reviews. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3879-2_24

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