Description
Book SynopsisDescribes fresh methods to understand normal and abnormal trace element nutrition and metabolism. This work includes practical advice, encompassing the various aspects of isotope methodology, such as the developments of analysis techniques for both stable and radioactive isotopes, issues in study design, cost of isotopes, and analysis.
Table of ContentsAdvances in Stable Isotope Methodology. Advances in Radioisotope Methodology. Tracer to Tracee Ratio for Compartmental Modeling of Stable Isotope Data. Methods for Analysis of Trace Element Absorption. Kinetic Studies of Whole body Trace Element Metabolism. Stable Isotope Methods for the Investigation of Iron Metabolism in Man. Use of Isotopes in the Assessment of Zinc Status. Copper Status and Metabolism Studied with Isotopic Tracers. Use of Stable Isotopes of Selenium to Investigate Selenium Status. Use of Isotopes for Studies with Manganese, Chromium and Molybdenum. Trace Element Studies in Infants and Pregnant or Lactating Women. Stable Isotope Studies in the Elderly. Applications of Trace Element Studies in Developing Countries: Practical and Technical Aspects.
