Tag: zinc

1. In couples obtaining infertility treatment, folic acid and zinc supplementation in men did not lead to a significant improvement in semen quality or the rate of live birth, when compared to a placebo 2. A mild increase in sperm DNA fragmentation was found in the supplementation group. Evidence Rating Level: 1...

1. In couples obtaining infertility treatment, folic acid and zinc supplementation in men did not lead to a significant improvement in semen quality or the rate of live birth, when compared to a placebo 2. A mild increase in sperm DNA fragmentation was found in the supplementation group. Evidence Rating Level:...

Image: PD 1. Short-term zinc prophylaxis in infants is associated with decreased morbidity from diarrheal episodes.  2. In those infants receiving zinc supplementation, there was a decrease in incidence and duration of diarrheal episodes, and total number of days suffering from diarrhea during the 5 months following supplementation.  Evidence Rating Level:...