Nihon eiseigaku zasshi. Japanese journal of hygiene
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The roles of trace elements have been extensively studied for decades. However, recent advances in both molecular and epidemiological studies on trace elements have provided new information and concepts on the actions of trace elements. ⋯ This series of "Re-evaluation of the Fundamentals of Trace Elements" aims to provide new fundamentals on trace elements by reviewing rapidly advancing knowledge in this study area. The first article is a critical review on the role of chromium in human nutrition.