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Alcohol intake correlated with serum trace elements.

P Kärkkäinen1, H Mussalo-Rauhamaa, K Poikolainen

  • 1Department of Pathology, University of Helsinki, Finland.

Alcohol and Alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire)
|January 1, 1988
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Heavy alcohol consumption is linked to elevated serum copper and reduced serum magnesium and selenium levels. This study investigated the impact of alcohol intake on essential mineral levels in 85 subjects.

Area of Science:

  • Nutritional biochemistry
  • Clinical toxicology
  • Human physiology

Background:

  • Alcohol consumption significantly impacts human health and metabolism.
  • Trace elements play crucial roles in various physiological processes.
  • Understanding the relationship between alcohol intake and mineral status is vital for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between alcohol intake and serum levels of copper, selenium, magnesium, iron, and zinc.
  • To determine gender-specific correlations between alcohol consumption patterns and serum mineral concentrations.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 85 subjects (48 males, 37 females).
  • Alcohol intake assessed using a 30-day recall questionnaire.
  • Serum levels of copper, selenium, magnesium, iron, and zinc were measured.

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  • Statistical analysis to identify correlations between alcohol intake and serum mineral levels.

    • Main Results:

    • Alcohol intake per drinking day positively correlated with serum copper in both males and females.
    • Alcohol intake per drinking day negatively correlated with serum selenium and magnesium in males.
    • Alcohol intake per drinking day negatively correlated with serum magnesium in females.
    • Average daily alcohol intake negatively correlated with serum selenium.
    • No significant correlations found between alcohol intake and serum zinc or iron levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Alcohol intake is associated with altered serum levels of key minerals, specifically higher copper and lower magnesium and selenium.
    • These findings highlight the potential for alcohol consumption to disrupt essential mineral homeostasis.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms and clinical implications of these associations.