Association of plasma zinc and copper levels with mild cognitive impairment in patients with type 2 diabetes

BackgroundType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a significant risk factor for cognitive impairment. Zinc deficiency contributes to T2DM development, while copper may exacerbate diabetes through prooxidant mechanisms. Higher zinc levels may protect against copper toxicity. This study investigates the as...

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Main Authors: Yang Jiao, Xing Zhang, Lian Duan, Ruijie Cheng, Ning Yang, Zhao Peng, Ben Li, Lu Xu, Wenwen Chen, Jingrong Chen, Yanchao Liu, Hong Yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1532080/full
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