Evaluation of lead and essential elements in whole blood during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study

Conclusion The importance of Cu and Mg deficiency and supplementation is well realized, but, Zn/Ca deficiency and Pb exposure is still exist; the overall deficiency of pregnant women was not so optimistic. During pregnancy, the established reference values will provide an important guidance for the reasonable supplementation of essential elements and surveillance of lead overexposure.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research