Essential and Toxic Trace Elements in Human Health and Disease

A comprehensive survey of the latest information on the biochemical, immunological, and clinical aspects of trace elements essential to humans (e.g., zinc, copper, iron, chromium, selenium, and manganese), including methods measuring these elements in human subjects--and common toxic elements, such as lead, cadmium, mercury, and aluminum. Addresses the relationships of trace elements to immunity, fluoride metabolism, free radicals, cancer chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, and micronutrient interactions in humans.