Buccal cells: a non-invasive measurement of selenium, zinc and magnesium status, and telomere length.

Abstract

This study investigated minimally invasive methods to measure changes in tissue nutrient levels and alterations in disease risk biomarkers.

Citation

O’Callaghan, N.; Bull, C.; Palmer, L.; Lyons, G.; Graham, R.; Fenech, M. Buccal cells: a non-invasive measurement of selenium, zinc and magnesium status, and telomere length. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2008) 17 (Suppl 3) S129.

Buccal cells: a non-invasive measurement of selenium, zinc and magnesium status, and telomere length.

Published 1 January 2008