Trace elements: an association with cardiovascular diseases and hypertension

Area of Science:

• Biochemistry
• Clinical Medicine
• Nutritional Science

Background:

• Trace element abnormalities have historically received limited clinical attention.
• Recent research shows a significant increase in understanding trace element associations with human and animal health abnormalities.
• Clinicians face a growing need to address trace element-related health conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To inform clinicians about the emerging field of trace element abnormalities.
• To highlight the suspected relationships between common trace elements and cardiovascular diseases.
• To discuss the potential role of trace elements in hypertension.

Main Methods:

• Review of current scientific literature on trace elements and cardiovascular health.
• Analysis of experimental and human studies linking trace elements to disease.
• Synthesis of information for clinical relevance.

Main Results:

• A growing body of evidence connects trace element imbalances to various health abnormalities.
• Specific trace elements are increasingly suspected of contributing to cardiovascular diseases.
• Potential links between certain trace elements and the development of hypertension are being identified.

Conclusions:

• Clinicians need to be aware of the expanding knowledge base regarding trace elements.
• Diagnosis and treatment of trace element-related maladies will become more common.
• Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise roles of trace elements in cardiovascular health and hypertension.