Journal of Osh State University. Medicine

Importance of chemical elements in the human body

Human body substancially needs chemical elements for various biochemical processes and metabolic reactions. Microelements are also nesesaary for in the human body. Microelements are a group of chemical elements that are found in the human body in very small quantities, in the range of 10-3-10-12%. Microelements perform essential functions in the human body. Even in microscopic quantities they are extremely effective. Microelements are part of the structure of biologically active substances: enzymes, hormones and vitamins. Their lack leads to serious diseases of the body. Microelements are involved in the metabolism of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, protein synthesis in the body, heat exchange, hematopoiesis, bone formation, reproduction, and immune reactions. In our body, the composition of chemical elements can change, which certainly affects our health and well-being, and various factors can cause an imbalance of useful elements

elements; deficiency; human body; zinc; iron; minerals