Blood levels of copper, manganese, selenium, and zinc are positively associated with cognitive function and academic performance in adolescents
In this cohort, blood micromineral levels are positively associated with cognitive function and academic performance. Improving micromineral status by public health intervention is strongly warranted, as academic performance during early-life education has implications on the later-life socio-economic status.
Authors
- Reem Jallad
- Abdur Rahman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7213-3345)
- Rao Ms (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8815-2089)
- Lemia Shaban (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9973-5522)
- Ahmed Aldughpassi
Institutions
- Kuwait University (KW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-07-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1638283
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Trace Elements in Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.12