Trace element disorders

Trace element disorders refer to the deficiency of trace elements in the human body, leading to various complications. Iodine deficiency is the most common trace element disorder, with children and women being most affected. Essential trace elements: iodine, zinc, selenium, copper, molybdenum, chromium, cobalt, iron. Among these, iron, iodine, and zinc are micronutrients that are prone to deficiency. Potentially essential elements: manganese, silicon, boron, vanadium, nickel. Elements with potential toxicity but possibly essential functions at low doses: fluorine, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, aluminum, lithium, tin.