Relationship evaluation of health status and mineral metabolism in children of newborn and early age

Abstract

The article presents the study results of fluorine availability of breastfed and early age children depending on the feeding type and in relation to the main bone forming minerals. The content of fluorine and calcium in biological fluids (breast milk, urine) has been determined. Clinical and laboratory indicators reflecting the impairment of fluorine metabolism in children were described. With normal availability of calcium, symptoms of musculoskeletal damage caused by fluorine deficiency have been detected. Diagnosed fluorine-deficient state reflects the disruption of chemical interaction between the main mineral-forming elements of bone tissue — fluorine and calcium. A new way of nutritive support has been proposed for prevention of fluorodeficiency conditions in children.