Vitamins and trace elements in nutrition

D. A. August; C. L. Braunschweig

doi:10.1097/00001574-199204000-00020

Vitamins and trace elements in nutrition

D. A. August, C. L. Braunschweig

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Current investigations focus on the role of micronutrients in the development, prevention, and treatment of chronic diseases. Within the context of the literature published during the review period, this presentation concentrates on the importance of micronutrients in human nutrition. Particularly emphasized is the immune function of micronutrients as antioxidants, and their role in preventing cancer and degenerative diseases such as atherosclerosis and cataracts.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	326-332
Number of pages	7
Journal	Current Opinion in Gastroenterology
Volume	8
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00001574-199204000-00020
State	Published - 1992
Externally published	Yes

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Gastroenterology

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