Fig. 7
From: Zinc deficiency as possible link between immunosenescence and age-related diseases
Impact of Zinc Deficiency on Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Health Zinc deficiency contributes to dysregulated lipid metabolism, glucose metabolism, elevated blood pressure and endothelial dysfunction. Together, these effects heighten the risk of atherosclerosis and metabolic disorders in zinc-deficient individuals. (↑): Characteristic increased, (↓): Characteristic decreased Created in https://BioRender.com