Trace metal absorption in the aged

The findings from both experimental animal and human/clinical investigations on trace metal absorption in the elderly are presented. Subjects reviewed include: 1) absorption and nutrition; 2) aging and gastrointestinal function; 3) trace element nutrients; and 4) iron, zinc, copper, selenium, chromi...

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Published inCurrent topics in nutrition and disease (USA) Vol. 21
Main Author Solomons, N.W. (National Committee for the Blind and Deaf of Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala)
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1989
Subjects
ABSORCION
ABSORPTION
APPAREIL DIGESTIF
CHROME
CINC
COBRE
CROMO
CUIVRE
ENVEJECIMIENTO
FER
FISIOLOGIA DE LA NUTRICION
HIERRO
MANGANESE
MANGANESO
METABOLISME DES MINERAUX
METABOLISMO DE MINERALES
PERSONNE AGEE
PHYSIOLOGIE DE LA NUTRITION
SELENIO
SELENIUM
SISTEMA DIGESTIVO
TERCERA EDAD
VIEILLISSEMENT
ZINC
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Summary:The findings from both experimental animal and human/clinical investigations on trace metal absorption in the elderly are presented. Subjects reviewed include: 1) absorption and nutrition; 2) aging and gastrointestinal function; 3) trace element nutrients; and 4) iron, zinc, copper, selenium, chromium, and manganese absorption in the aged. Recommendations for future research are provided
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ISSN:0191-2453