Adipositas und Spurenelemente – Zink als komplementärer Regulator des metabolischen Systems
Sarah Heider, Robert Hauffe, André Kleinridders, Maria Maares · Adipositas - Ursachen, Folgeerkrankungen, Therapie · 2026 · Heft 03 · S. 119-127
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AbstractZinc is an essential trace element with diverse regulatory, catalytic, and structural functions and plays a central role in metabolic health. This review highlights the importance of zinc for lipid metabolism, adipocyte function, and glucose homeostasis. Zinc supports insulin synthesis, storage, and secretion, enhances insulin sensitivity, and modulates adipokine signaling pathways. Zinc deficiency is associated with inflammation, oxidative stress, impaired lipid profiles, and metabolic disorders such as obesity and insulin resistance. Clinical evidence suggests that zinc supplementation may improve body…
