Zinc Supplementation Increases Procollagen Type 1 Amino-Terminal Propeptide in Premenarcheal Girls: A Randomized
Controlled Trial
Background: Data have shown that healthy children and adolescents have an inadequate intake of zinc, an essential nutrient for growth. It is unclear whether zinc supplementation can enhance bone health during this rapid period of growth
and development.
Objective: The primary aim of this study was to determine the effect of zinc supplementation on biochemical markers of
bone turnover and growth in girls entering the early stages of puberty. The secondary aim ...
