![]() ![]() The adjusted odds ratio for preeclampsia also decreased across tertiles of serum calcium concentration ( P = 0.0452). The odds ratio for preeclampsia was lower in women with higher serum zinc levels than those with lower levels after adjustment for age, height, and weight before delivery ( P < 0.0001). ![]() Serum zinc ( P < 0.0001) and calcium ( P = 0.0188) levels were lower in women with preeclampsia than those of normal women, while serum iron was significantly higher in women with preeclampsia ( P = 0.0045). Serum mineral content was determined by instrumental neutron activation analysis. Preeclampsia was defined as high blood pressure (≥ 140/90 mmHg after 20 weeks gestation) and proteinuria (≥ 300 mg/24 hours). Thirty women with preeclampsia and 29 normal controls were recruited for the study. ![]() This study was carried out to investigate the relationship between serum mineral levels such as zinc, calcium, iron and selenium and the risk of preeclampsia in Korean women. Several evidences indicate that various elements including antioxidant minerals might play an important role in preeclampsia (PE). ![]()
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