Preventive zinc supplementation for children, and the effect of additional iron: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Evan Mayo-WilsonAamer ImdadJean JuniorSohni DeanZulfiqar A BhuttaPublished in: BMJ open (2014)
Benefits of preventive zinc supplementation may outweigh any potentially adverse effects in areas where risk of zinc deficiency is high. Further research should determine optimal intervention characteristics and delivery strategies.