Strategies for inducing and validating zinc deficiency and zinc repletion
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This methods paper details dietary approaches to alter zinc homeostasis in rodents and qualitative and quantitative methods to ensure the zinc status of experimental animals. The outlined accessible and cost-effective protocol will elevate scientific rigor, ensuring reproducibility in studies exploring the impact of zinc deficiency and repletion on the onset and progression of a multitude of health conditions and diseases.