1 Low zinc intake seems to be linked to lower bone mass. 2  Taking a zinc supplement in combination with copper, manganese, and calcium might also decrease bone loss in postmenopausal women. 3  Treating an inherited disorder called acrodermatitis enteropathica. 4  Leprosy, when used with other medications.
Creatinine: A chemical waste molecule that is generated from muscle metabolism. Creatinine is produced from creatine, a molecule of major importance for energy production in muscles. Approximately 2% of the body's creatine is converted to creatinine every day.
C-reactive protein (CRP) The liver produces a type of acute phase protein known as C-reactive protein (CRP) and the level of C-reactive protein increases in the blood when there is inflammation in the body. When there is tissue damage the concentration of CRP in the blood can double every six hours. Doctors can perform a C-reactive protein (CRP) test to determine if a person has a problem linked to acute infection or inflammation but not what or where the problem is.