Zinc and Copper Levels in Patients with Primary Hypertension and Normotension

• Main Authors: Arinda Lironika, Suryana, Bambang, Wirjatmadi, Merryana, Adriani
• Format: Article PeerReviewed
• Language: Indonesian; English
• Published: Makara Journal of Health Research 2015
• Subjects: RA601-602 Food and food supply in relation to public health
• Online Access: http://repository.unair.ac.id/56914/1/Peer%20Riview%2011-.pdf; http://repository.unair.ac.id/56914/2/11%20.pdf; http://repository.unair.ac.id/56914/; http://journal.ui.ac.id/index.php/health/issue/view/579
• Institution: Universitas Airlangga

One of the causes of primary hypertension is an exposure to free radicals. The formation of free radicals in the body can be prevented by taking antioxidants. Zinc and copper are cofactors of endogenous antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase. This study aimed to analyze the differences of zinc an...