Relationship between the level of essential metal elements in human hair and coronary heart disease
Hsieh, BorT; Chang, CYu; Chang, YC; Cheng, KaiY
| HERO ID | 4267714 |
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| In Press | No |
| Year | 2011 |
| Title | Relationship between the level of essential metal elements in human hair and coronary heart disease |
| Authors | Hsieh, BorT; Chang, CYu; Chang, YC; Cheng, KaiY |
| Journal | Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry |
| Volume | 290 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Page Numbers | 165-169 |
| Abstract | Studies on epidemics have demonstrated the relationship between coronary heart disease (CHD) and mineral substances, such as selenium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, copper, zinc, iron, manganese, and vanadium, in human bodies. In this study, instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) and flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry (FAAS) were applied to evaluate the levels of selenium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, copper, zinc, and iron in healthy individuals and CHD patients. Hair samples were collected from 42 healthy participants and 28 diagnosed CHD patients. Calcium, magnesium, copper, and zinc levels in healthy individuals are significantly higher than the levels found in the patients (p < 0.01). Calcium/selenium ratio is also significantly higher in healthy individuals (p < 0.05). Based on the possible synergies and/or antagonisms of elements and their absorption and metabolism, magnesium/calcium, zinc/copper, and sodium/potassium ratios showed positive relevance (p < 0.01). |
| Doi | 10.1007/s10967-011-1174-z |
| Wosid | WOS:000294536200026 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Keyword | Coronary heart disease; Instrumental neutron activation analysis; Flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry |