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Serum chromium and ageing

A S Abraham, M Sonneblick, M Eini

    Gerontology
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Serum chromium levels showed no significant age-related changes in the overall study group. However, males exhibited a notable increase in serum chromium with advancing age.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Human Physiology
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Chromium is an essential trace element involved in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
    • Understanding chromium levels in relation to demographic factors like age and sex is important for nutritional and clinical assessments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between serum chromium levels and age in a general population.
    • To explore potential sex-specific differences in serum chromium concentrations across age groups.

    Main Methods:

    • Serum chromium levels were quantified in 81 adult subjects (56 males, 25 females).
    • Participants were stratified into age groups (under 60 and over 60 years).
    • Statistical analysis, including correlation (r) and p-values, was used to assess age-related trends.

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    Main Results:

    • Overall, no significant correlation was found between serum chromium levels and increasing age (p > 0.1).
    • Mean serum chromium was 1.6 ppb (<60 yrs) vs. 1.9 ppb (>60 yrs), not statistically significant overall.
    • Males demonstrated a statistically significant increase in serum chromium with age, from 1.5 ppb to 2.1 ppb.

    Conclusions:

    • Serum chromium levels do not appear to change significantly with age in the general population studied.
    • A specific age-related increase in serum chromium was observed in males.
    • Further research may be warranted to elucidate the mechanisms behind sex-specific chromium level variations.