hrp0098p3-35 | Bone, Growth Plate and Mineral Metabolism | ESPE2024

Micronutrients, especially zinc, are essential for the proper growth and development of children

Kokhreidze Ana , Gordeladze Marine , Saginadze Lali

Micronutrients including vitamins and minerals are crucial for the body in small quantities. Their role in health is critical, with deficiencies leading to severe and sometimes irreversible life-threatening conditions. Micronutrients participate in cellular and biochemical processes, enabling the production of enzymes, hormones, cofactors and coenzymes. They ensure tissue maintenance, formation, and homeostasis, and support metabolic activities such as cell signaling, motility...