Indication of silicon essentiality in humans |
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Authors: | Kristien Van Dyck Harry Robberecht Rudy Van Cauwenbergh Veerle Van Vlaslaer Hendrik Deelstra |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, B-2610 Antwerp, Belgium;(2) Plantyn Hogeschool Provincie Antwerpen, Kronenburgstraat 47, B-2000 Antwerp, Belgium |
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Abstract: | Serum silicon concentrations were determined in Belgian healthy children and adults, including pregnant women, by electrothermal
atomic absorption spectrometry. Serum levels appeared to be significantly higher in healthy children (1–18 yr) than in healthy
adults (19–60 yr). Especially, levels in infants (<1 yr) were higher than in any other group. Compared to age-matched nonpregnants,
the serum silicon content was very low in pregnant women. In addition to the fact that this study for the first time provides
serum silicon values in adults and children in Belgium, the most important observation is that these serum profiles might
be an indication of silicon essentiality in man. |
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Keywords: | Silicon Belgium serum children adults pregnants atomic absorption spectrometry |
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