title: Neuropsychiatric aspects of trace elements.
abstract: Our knowledge of trace element metabolism has increased dramatically in the last decade. It now seems likely that many trace elements are of significance either as causative or therapeutic factors in a wide range of illnesses. Several of the most topical elements are discussed here in relation to neurological and psychiatric disorders.
mesh_terms: D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000139:chemically induced; D003300:Copper / Q000009:adverse effects; D006527:Hepatolenticular Degeneration / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000209:etiology; D008275:Magnesium Deficiency / Q000150:complications; D008345:Manganese / Q000009:adverse effects; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D012413:Rubidium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014639:Vanadium / Q000009:adverse effects; D015032:Zinc / Q000172:deficiency
chemical_list: D014131:Trace Elements; D014639:Vanadium; D008345:Manganese; D003300:Copper; D015032:Zinc; D012413:Rubidium