[Trace metals and anemia]

Rinsho Ketsueki. 2021;62(8):909-913. doi: 10.11406/rinketsu.62.909.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Various factors have led to anemia, including a deficiency or excess of trace metals. Copper deficiency, zinc deficiency and lead poisoning are of particular clinical importance. Among them, it should be noted that copper deficiency is increasing due to the use of zinc preparations and the generalization of gastric and intestinal nutrition.

Keywords: Copper deficiency; Lead poisoning; Zinc deficiency.

MeSH terms

  • Anemia* / chemically induced
  • Copper
  • Humans
  • Trace Elements*
  • Zinc

Substances

  • Trace Elements
  • Copper
  • Zinc