Association between zinc deficiency and adverse outcomes in patients with dementia: a matched cohort study
Abstract
Background Zinc deficiency is prevalent among older adults and individuals with dementia; however, its prognostic significance in this population remains unclear. We investigated the association between zinc deficiency and clinical outcomes in patients with dementia. Methods This retrospective matched cohort study used data from the TriNetX Research Network. Adult patients with dementia diagnosed between January 2010 and December 2024 were categorized according to their first recorded serum zinc measurement as zinc-deficient (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Trace Elements in Health
Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects
Magnesium in Health and Disease
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media SA
- Volume
- 13
- Pages
- 1801558–1801558
- Publication date
- 20 March 2026
- Language
- EN