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Parenteral trace element provision: recent clinical research and practical conclusions
P Stehle1, B Stoffel-Wagner2, K S Kuhn1
1Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences - Nutritional Physiology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|April 7, 2016
Summary
Parenteral trace element provision is crucial for adult patients receiving nutrition therapy. Ensuring adequate daily intake of essential trace elements prevents deficiencies and malnutrition syndromes.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Trace Element Metabolism
Background:
- Nine essential trace elements (selenium, zinc, copper, manganese, chromium, iron, molybdenum, iodine, fluoride) play vital roles in human metabolism.
- Prolonged insufficient trace element supply during nutrition therapy can lead to deprivation, worsening existing conditions and causing malnutrition syndromes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review recent clinical studies on parenteral trace element provision in adult patients.
- To provide evidence-based conclusions for optimizing clinical practice regarding trace element supplementation.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of clinical studies.
- Searches conducted on PubMed and Cochrane databases up to December 31, 2014.
Main Results:
- Data from clinical studies on parenteral trace element provision were analyzed.
- Identified the importance of trace elements in preventing malnutrition.
Conclusions:
- All parenteral nutrition prescriptions should incorporate daily trace element doses.
- Physiological doses of trace elements are recommended to prevent deprivation and imbalances.
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