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. 1982 Aug;45(8):691-8.
doi: 10.1136/jnnp.45.8.691.

Zinc and copper in multiple sclerosis

R Palm, G Hallmans

Zinc and copper in multiple sclerosis

R Palm et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 1982 Aug.

Abstract

The serum concentrations of zinc and copper were measured in 50 patients with multiple sclerosis. Lower serum zinc levels were found compared to age- and sex-matched controls. In younger patients low serum copper concentrations were noted. Zinc concentrations in CSF were unchanged. The possibility that malabsorption of the metals causes the low serum concentrations is discussed.

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