A survey on the relationship between trace elements and blood lipids and glucose in Shanghai adults

VernacularTitle:微量元素与血脂和血糖的相关性
Author: Weijun CHEN ; Meiqin CAI ; Kefeng YANG ; Chunhua JIANG ; Xiuling LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Trace elements; Triglyceride; Total cholesterol; Fasting blood glucose
From: Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2009;17(2):86-90
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To study the relationship between trace elements and blood lipids and glucose in Shanghai adults. Methods Totally 245 subjects aged above 18 years from two communities in Shanghai were en-rolled into this study. Blood trace elements (Fe, Zn, Cu, Mg, Pb, Mn, and Cd) were examined with atom ab-serption spectrophotometry. Body mass index (BMI), waist hip rate (WHR), and blood pressure (SBP, DBP)were also determined. Results Compared with the normal control group, plasma Fe and Mn levels were signifi-cantly lower while Zn and Zn/Cu levels were significantly higher in hyperlipemia group (P <0.05 or P <0. 01 ) ;plasma Zn, Zn/Cu, and Mn levels were significantly lower while Cu and Pb levels were significantly higher in dia- betes mellitus group (P <0. 05 or P <0. 01 ) . A tendency of lower Mg and higher Cd levels were also found in both disease groups, but there were no statistical significance ( P >0. 05 ). Conclusions The metabolism of trace elements is abnormal in patients with hyperlipemia and diabetes mellitus. Intervention of these trace elements disor-der may be valuable in the prevention and treatment of these diseases.