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. 1980 Apr;8(4):97-100.
doi: 10.1080/00913847.1980.11710918.

Hypozincemia in Runners

R H Dressendorfer, R Sockolov

Hypozincemia in Runners

R H Dressendorfer et al. Phys Sportsmed. 1980 Apr.

Abstract

Experienced runners were studied to determine the relationship between mileage and zinc levels in the blood. A low animal protein diet may be one factor in zinc depletion.

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