Relationship between serum zinc levels, thyroid hormones and thyroid volume following successful iodine supplementation

Sibel Ertek, Arrigo FG Cicero, Oya Caglar, Gurbuz Erdogan

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OBJECTIVE: Zinc is essential for many biochemical processes and also for cell proliferation. Thyroid hormones influence zinc metabolism by affecting zinc absorption and excretion. Additionally, zinc deficiency affects thyroid function. The aim of the present study was to evaluate a possible association of zinc levels with thyroid volume …