Zinc supplementation and 60-day mortality in patients receiving total parenteral nutrition: a single-center experience
In this single-center retrospective cohort, higher zinc supplementation (≥2 mg/day) during TPN administration was associated with lower 60-day mortality. These findings highlight the potential clinical relevance of zinc dosing in TPN regimens and warrant prospective validation.
Authors
- Jheng-Yan Wu
- M. -T. Liu
- Chia-Yin Kuo
- Hwung-Chung Lee
Institutions
- Chi Mei Medical Center (TW)
- Chang Jung Christian University (TW)
- National Cheng Kung University (TW)
- Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2026-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2026.1735455
- Primary Topic
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00