Background: Dyslipidemia is a common metabolic disorder among obese adults, and emerging evidence suggests that micronutrient imbalance, particularly serum zinc deficiency, may be linked to altered lipid metabolism. This study aimed to evaluate serum zinc as a potential biomarker of dyslipidemia among obese adults. Methods p < 0.001). Regression analyses revealed moderate linear correlations between serum zinc and TC (r = –0.503), TG (r = –0.591), HDL-C (r = 0.616), and LDL-C (r = –0.546), all of which were statistically significant (p < 0.001). Each lipid parameter significantly predicted serum zinc levels, with HDL-C showing the strongest predictive association. Conclusion: Serum zinc levels are significantly associated with lipid abnormalities in obese adults and may serve as a potential biomarker for dyslipidemia. Further longitudinal studies are recommended to validate its predictive utility.
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