Selenium and Vitamin A and E in the Nutrition of Very Low-Birth Weight Preterm Infants

Although studies on fetal and preterm infant nutrition have mainly focused on macronutrients, the investigation on micronutrients, also known as trace elements oroligo elements, especially those with antioxidant effect, is also important since they participate in preterm growth, metabolic functions and disease prevention.

Preterm infants have metabolic characteristics, diseases and complications due to immaturity that make the provision of appropriate nutrients a general concern, as inadequate food intake may have an impact on growth and disease development in later life. Difficulties in the ministration of vitamins and microelements are found because basic needs are not always well defined, variable doses have been used in clinical trials and dosage recommendations vary considerably in the literature.  Read more>>>>>>>>>>>