Studies on the biochemistry of zinc. 1. Effect of feeding zinc on the liver and bones of rats

Abstract

Zn supplements at levels of 0.5 and 1.0% caused a marked lowering of the fat content of livers of rats fed on a diet on which control rats developed fatty liver. Zn appears to act as a lipotropic factor in the concns. studied. It also interferes with development and mineralization of bones.