[Iron, copper and molybdenum metabolism under different conditions of ultraviolet irradiation]

The paper carries information on the influence exerted by different conditions of ultraviolet radiation on the metabolism of copper, molibdenum and iron. The results made available showed that prophylactic doses of UV-irradiation (100-400 microerg/cm2 per day) reduced elimination of copper and iron from the organism; made for their mobilization from the repository (liver), led to their higher level in hemopoietic and other organs and improved blood formation. The UV-deficit and UV-excess led to a poorer utilization of copper and iron by the organism. Under corresponding climatic conditions it is necessary, therefore, to raise the iron and copper content in the diurnal food ration.