The Role of Trace Elements in Nutrition and Health
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2024 | Viewed by 156
Special Issue Editor
Interests: minerals; iron metabolism; iron homeostasis; zinc metabolism; zinc homeostasis; antioxidants; oxidative stress; animal nutrition
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Trace elements such as iron, zinc, and selenium play vital roles in humans and animals, influencing a variety of physiological processes in the body, including metabolism, development, and immunity. Trace element intake is essential for maintaining health, especially in special populations and at specific stages in animals, such as pregnant women, infants, the elderly, the chronically ill, and newborn piglets. Although trace elements have been studied for many years, there are still many unknowns waiting to be explored. This Special Issue will focus on the biological functions of trace elements, mechanisms of absorption and metabolism, recommended intakes, possible health problems caused by deficiencies or excessive intake, as well as research on the development and application of novel trace elements.
We look forward to receiving high-quality original research papers and reviews from a wide range of species, both basic research and applied research, as well as experimental data at in vivo, molecular, immunological, and cellular levels. This Special Issue aims to provide readers with more comprehensive and diverse information to promote the application and development of trace elements in nutrition and health. Researchers from all over the world with different research backgrounds are welcome to submit their latest research results or review papers to this Special Issue to promote the advancement of this field.
Prof. Dr. Jie Feng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- trace elements
- nutrition
- health
- function
- disease
- metabolism
- homeostasis
