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Zinc absorption after oral administration of zinc sulfate

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The administration of 200 mg of ZnSO4.7H2O to six normal healthy males gave rise to increased serum zinc levels when this drug was taken in a fasting state, whereas administration during a light meal caused no increased levels.

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  1. Central Laboratory for Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital, P.O. Box 30 001, 9700, RB Groningen, The Netherlands

    J. J. Keyzer, E. Oosting, B. G. Wolthers & F. A. J. Muskiet

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In honour of Professor Faber on the occasion of his 25-years' professorate.

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Keyzer, J.J., Oosting, E., Wolthers, B.G. et al. Zinc absorption after oral administration of zinc sulfate. Pharmaceutisch Weekblad Scientific Edition 5, 252–253 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02332954

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