MICROELEMENTS AND MICROELEMENTOSIS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE IN CHILDHOOD

S.V. Bel’mer; T.V. Gasilina

MICROELEMENTS AND MICROELEMENTOSIS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE IN CHILDHOOD

S.V. Bel’mer, T.V. Gasilina

Abstract

A physiological role of microelements (zinc, selenium, iodine, chrome, molybdenum, silicon, vanadium) and its participation as co-factors of key enzymes in normal vital functions in human was examined. A significance of microelements in formation and functioning of immune system, bowels and antioxidant defense in children was analyzed. A consequence of deficiency of microelements was described. While children of first year of life are most vulnerable for a deficiency of microelements, it's necessary to consider in development of nutrition of this age group.
Key words: microelements, deficiency, nutrition.

About the Authors

S.V. Bel’mer

Russian State Medical University, Moscow
Russian Federation

T.V. Gasilina

Russian State Medical University, Moscow
Russian Federation

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Bel’mer S., Gasilina T. MICROELEMENTS AND MICROELEMENTOSIS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE IN CHILDHOOD. Current Pediatrics. 2008;7(6):91-96.

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