The effects of zinc supplementation on serum zinc, alkaline phosphatase activity and fracture healing of bones

Sadighi, A.; Roshan, M.M.; Moradi, A.; Ostadrahimi, A.

Saudi Medical Journal 29(9): 1276-1279

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 0379-5284
PMID: 18813411
Document Number: 618701
Objectives: To determine the effect of zinc supplementation on callus formation, serum zinc and alkaline phosphatase activity in humans. Methods: This randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trial was conducted on 60 patients with traumatic bone fracture referred to Shohada Hospital of Tabriz, Iran from August to December 2007.

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