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Magnesium and microminerals: roles, deficiency and excess
John Knight,
Maria Andrade Sienz,
Zubeyde Bayram-Weston 
Nursing Times, Volume: 120, Issue: 7
Swansea University Authors:
John Knight, Maria Andrade Sienz, Zubeyde Bayram-Weston
Abstract
Completing a six-part series, this article discusses magnesium and the key microminerals needed by the body in smaller amounts. Iron is essential for haemoglobin synthesis, and deficiency can lead to anaemia; iron-binding proteins can also deprive bacteria of iron, reducing infection. Copper, zinc a...
| Published in: | Nursing Times |
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| Published: |
Online
Nursing Times
2024
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| Online Access: |
https://www.nursingtimes.net/nutrition-and-hydration/magnesium-and-microminerals-roles-deficiency-and-excess-10-06-2024/ |
| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68488 |
| Abstract: |
Completing a six-part series, this article discusses magnesium and the key microminerals needed by the body in smaller amounts. Iron is essential for haemoglobin synthesis, and deficiency can lead to anaemia; iron-binding proteins can also deprive bacteria of iron, reducing infection. Copper, zinc and manganese all act as enzyme cofactors. Iodine is involved in regulating metabolism. Other microminerals are needed at extremely low concentrations; these ultra-trace elements include selenium, molybdenum, cobalt and chromium, all of which are discussed in terms of their role. Citation: Knight J et al (2024) Magnesium and microminerals: roles, deficiency and excess. Nursing Times [online]; 120:7. |
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| College: |
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences |
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7 |