The role of zinc on nutritional status, sarcopenia, and frailty in older adults: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Zinc (Zn) deficiency, malnutrition, sarcopenia, and frailty are prevalent among older adults and are prominent factors contributing to disability and mortality.

Objective

This scoping review was conducted to aid understanding of the extent and types of research addressing the role of Zn in nutritional status, sarcopenia, and frailty, among older individuals.

Method

A systematic search was performed in August 2022 of 3 electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and ProQuest) using predefined search terms. The review was conducted referring to the Arksey and O'Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR.

Results

The search retrieved 16 018 records, and a total of 49 studies were included in this review after the screening. Of those, 30 were based on dietary Zn

SUBMITTER: Abeywickrama HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11163457 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature