Trace Elements Medicine and Chelation Therapy

David R Williams; David M Taylor

doi:10.1039/9781847552198

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This book contains 135 pages.

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https://doi.org/10.1039/9781847552198

Print publication date: 05 Jul 1995

Print ISBN: 978-0-85404-503-7

PDF eISBN: 978-1-84755-219-8

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This book discusses, in relatively simple language, the importance of even minute amounts of certain trace elements for the protection of human health and how insufficiency or excess may produce serious diseases. It also examines the use of metal chelators in the treatment of such diseases.

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Trace Elements Medicine and Chelation Therapy Authors: David R Williams, David M Taylor

Front cover

Front matter

Preface

Contents

Introduction

The elemental composition of the human body

Metal ions, complexes, and chemical speciation

Chelation, ligands, and drugs

Delivery of trace elements to humans

Agents containing metals

Chelating agents and therapy

Dietary and environmental aspects

The future

Subject index

Back cover

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