Trial reportBiomolecules2021
Trace Element and Mineral Levels in Serum, Hair, and Urine of Obese Women in Relation to Body Composition, Blood Pressure, Lipid Profile, and Insulin Resistance.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 43 citations in OpenAlex.
- Serum Selenium Levels and Lipid Profile: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies.Biological trace element research · 2025Pooled it
- Food Pattern, Food Selenium and Environmental Stress Regulating the Urinary Selenium in Tibetan Population.Biological trace element research · 2026Article
- The Association Between Serum Zinc Levels, Conventional and Novel Anthropometric Indices in Postmenopausal Women in Montenegro - a Cross-Sectional Study.Biological trace element research · 2026Article
- Sex-specific associations of urinary zinc, iron, and zinc-to-iron ratio with obesity indicators and phenotypes.European journal of nutrition · 2026Article
- Associations of Whole Blood Minerals and Trace Elements with Body Composition in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.Biological trace element research · 2026Article
- Comparison of Mineral Levels in Blood and Hair Samples of Healthy Adults: Evaluating the Clinical Utility of Hair Mineral Analysis.Biological trace element research · 2026Article
- Essential and Toxic Elements in Cardiovascular Disease: Pathophysiological Roles and the Emerging Contribution of Hair Mineral Analysis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Advances in Oral Drug Delivery Systems for Natural Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Enhancing Bioavailability and Therapeutic Potential.Pharmaceutics · 2025Review
- Effects of overweight on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D macro and microelements and hematological parameters in healthy adult client-owned cats.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Changes in the Concentration Profile of Selected Micro- and Macro-Elements in the Yellow Ligament Obtained from Patients with Degenerative Stenosis of the Lumbo-Sacral Spine.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Investigation of the impact of exposure to trace elements on health and disease from the ToxiLaus study.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Association of Metal Cations with the Anti-PF4/Heparin Antibody Response in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia.Cardiovascular toxicology · 2024Article
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- Correlates of whole blood metal concentrations among reproductive-aged Black women.Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology · 2023Article
- The Diagnostic Value of Trace Metal Concentrations in Hair in Carotid Artery Disease.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- How Do Minerals, Vitamins, and Intestinal Microbiota Affect the Development and Progression of Heart Disease in Adult and Pediatric Patients?Nutrients · 2023Review
- Relationship Between Markers of Chronic Inflammation and Copper Nutritional Status in Obese Women.Biological trace element research · 2023Article
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- Advancing athletic assessment by integrating conventional methods with cutting-edge biomedical technologies for comprehensive performance, wellness, and longevity insights.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2023Article
- The assessment of serum trace element levels as the diagnostic biomarkers of functional state of broiler chickens.Veterinary world · 2023Article
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate serum, hair, and urinary trace element and mineral content in normal-weight and obese women in relation to metabolic risk factors. A total of 80 women aged 30-70 y.o. were enrolled in the obese group (n = 40) and normal-weight group (n = 40). Serum, hair, and urinary trace element and mineral levels were assessed using inductively coupled plasma spectrometry. Body fat percentage was evaluated using bioimpedance. Obese subjects were characterized by significantly higher body fat percentage, blood pressure, serum triglyceride concentration, and insulin resistance. Serum Ca, Fe, Mg, Se, V, Zn levels, hair Fe, Mg, V content, and urinary Se and V concentrations were found to be lower in obese subjects as compared to lean controls. In turn, serum Cu and urinary Fe levels in obese women were characterized by a significant increase. In multiple regression models serum Cu, Se, and Zn levels were significantly associated with BMI even after adjustment for blood biochemistry, body composition, and blood pressure. Serum trace element and mineral levels also significantly contributed to group discrimination. These findings allow to propose that obesity-associated disturbances in trace element and mineral status may at least partially contribute to metabolic risk in obese subjects.
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