Hamadullah Soomro*, Shaista Khan, Zunair Ahmed and Tarique Aziz

Department of Biochemistry, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Pakistan

*Corresponding Author: Hamadullah Soomro, Department of Biochemistry, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Pakistan.

Received: April 05, 2024; Published: July 10, 2024

Abstract

The role of essential and non essential trace elements in human health is subject of the growing interest in the field of nutritional and medical sciences. This review aimed to evaluate the impact of essential and non essential trace elements in human body and health. Through a comprehensive literature review. We analyzed the role of trace elements such as iodine promotes appropriate learning and growth throughout the body the essential roles of various trace minerals, including iodine, zinc, selenium, iron, and copper, in human physiology. It emphasizes their significance in promoting growth, immune function, wound healing, and metabolic processes.
The text also underscores the importance of maintaining proper balance in these minerals to prevent health issues and infections. Additionally, it briefly mentions the significance of chromium in body growth and development. Overall, it emphasizes the crucial roles these trace minerals play in various biological functions and the need for understanding and managing them for health and well-being. Nonessential components are those that the body can produce on its own and that diet can also offer in tiny amounts of This paragraph discusses the health risks associated with toxic heavy metals, namely cadmium, arsenic, and lead. Cadmium can lead to cancer and liver disorders, accumulating in the body and causing physiological damage. Arsenic poses risks to humans through contaminated water sources but also has medical uses. Lead contamination affects multiple systems, causing long-term health issues.

Keywords: Iron; Copper; Zinc

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Citation

Citation: Hamadullah Soomro., et al. “Role of the Essential and Non Essential Trace Elements in Human Health and Disease". ActaActa Scientific Microbiology 7.8 (2024): 30-35.

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