Ultratrace minerals mythical elixirs or nutrients of concern?
Nielsen, F.H.
Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 83(3): 131-133
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849 PMID: 1854382 Document Number: 700825
Demonstration of the nutritional significance of the ultratrace elements has resulted from studies indicating enhanced need in organisms exposed to various metabolic, hormonal, physiological and nutritional stresses. These studies indicate that some ultratrace elements, namely boron and silicon, will be found to be nutritionally important. The dietary lack of these elements may result in suboptimal function and composition of bone and brain.
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