The role of trace element testing, how to check whether children are deficient in trace elements

If possible, of course every parent wants to give their children the best. It is for this reason that it is now very popular to have children checked for trace elements . Of course, although many parents will take their children to check trace elements, it is obvious that not all parents are aware of the role of trace element checking, so it is necessary to understand it before going for the check-up.

In fact, for parents, although they don’t know much about the role of trace element testing, of course, for the health of their children, it is still very necessary for parents to take their children to check for trace elements so that their children can grow up healthily.

Generally speaking, there are two main methods for trace element testing: blood testing and hair testing.

At present, medical and health care institutions at all levels in my country, especially maternal and child health care institutions, children's hospitals, general hospitals, etc., have made human element (lead, zinc, copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, etc.) testing a routine item.

Currently, the methods that can be used to detect trace elements in the human body include : isotope dilution mass spectrometry, molecular spectroscopy, atomic emission spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, neutron activation analysis, biochemical method, electrochemical analysis, etc. However, the methods widely used in clinical medicine are mainly biochemical method, electrochemical analysis method and atomic absorption spectrometry.

Although it should be said that trace element testing has a certain role for parents and friends, parents and friends do not need to worry too much, because as long as the daily diet of the children is arranged reasonably, the children will not have any problems.