The Role of Chosen Essential Elements Dedicated to Oncology Patients—Critical Review: State-of-the-Art

The scoping review aimed to characterise the role of selected essential elements (Zn, Cu, Se, Fe, Mn) in food for special medical purposes (FSMPs) aimed at oncology patients. The scope review was conducted using Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science to find published references on this subject....

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Published inNutrients Vol. 15; no. 4
Main Authors Frydrych, Adrian, Krosniak, Miroslaw, Jurowski, Kamil
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published MDPI AG 01.02.2023
Subjects
Cancer patients
Diet therapy
Evaluation
Health aspects
Medical nutrition therapy
Trace elements in nutrition
Poland
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Summary:The scoping review aimed to characterise the role of selected essential elements (Zn, Cu, Se, Fe, Mn) in food for special medical purposes (FSMPs) aimed at oncology patients. The scope review was conducted using Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science to find published references on this subject. Data from the reviewed literature were related to the physiological functions of the element in the body, and the effects of deficiencies and excesses, referring to the latest ESPEN and EFSA guidelines, among others. Important dietary indices/parameters based on the literature review are provided for each element. On the basis of the literature, data on the level of elements in patients with cancer were collected. The content of these elements in 100 mL of FSMPs was read from the manufacturers’ declarations. The literature has been provided on the importance of each element in cancer. Our findings show that the essential elements (Zn, Cu, Se, Fe, and Mn) of FSMPs for cancer patients are not adequately treated. We suggest solutions to ensure the safe use of FSMPs in oncology patients.
ISSN:2072-6643
2072-6643
DOI:10.3390/nu15041012