Can Omeprazole Lower Your Zinc Levels?
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Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between gastric acid secretion and zinc absorption?

  • Gastric acid secretion may play a role in intestinal zinc absorption in humans (correct)
  • Intestinal zinc absorption is not affected by the state of dietary zinc
  • Gastric acid secretion has no effect on intestinal zinc absorption
  • Dietary zinc needs to be in the oxidized state for better absorption

    • What effect did omeprazole administration have on plasma zinc levels in healthy adults?

  • Decreased by 60%
  • Increased by 60%
  • Increased by 40%
  • Decreased by 40% (correct)

    • What effect did long-term PPI therapy have on plasma zinc levels in response to zinc supplementation in healthy control subjects?

  • Decreased by 37%
  • Increased by 126%
  • Decreased by 126%
  • Increased by 37% (correct)

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