Relationships Between Hair Chemical Elements and Nutritional Status in Oldest-Old and Centenarian Populations

    April 2023 in “ Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare ”
    Qiao Zhu, Qingkai Zhao, Ping Ping, Qian Zhang, Li Gong, Long Feng, Yali Zhao, Shihui Fu
    TLDR Hair selenium levels can indicate nutritional status in very old people.
    The study explores the relationship between hair chemical elements and nutritional status in the oldest-old and centenarian populations, highlighting that age and gender can alter these elements. A significant association was found between hair selenium levels and nutritional status, suggesting that chemical elements in hair may both influence and serve as indicators of nutritional status in older individuals.
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