Original paper
Patients with Chronic Leg Ulcers Show Diminished Levels of Vitamins A and E, Carotenes, and Zinc
Abstract
Nutrition plays an important role in the wound healing process, particularly in the elderly.Comparison of nutritional serum indices between patients with chronic leg ulcers and an age-matched control population.Seventeen patients with chronic leg ulcers (age range 47-90) were studied. A panel of vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6, B12, E), trace elements (zinc, copper, iron), folate, and carotene levels were screened on fasting blood samples. Study data...
Paper Details
Title
Patients with Chronic Leg Ulcers Show Diminished Levels of Vitamins A and E, Carotenes, and Zinc
Published Date
Aug 1, 1999
Journal
Volume
25
Issue
8
Pages
601 - 604
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