Higher zinc intake linked to lower asthma risk in overweight kids
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 Higher zinc intake linked to lower asthma risk in overweight kidsHigher zinc intake linked to lower asthma risk in overweight kids
 
A study in the World Allergy Organization Journal reveals that higher dietary zinc intake is linked to a lower risk of asthma in overweight or obese children and adolescents, indicating zinc's potential role in asthma prevention in this group.
 
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