Antioxidant trace elements serum levels in long-term parenteral nutrition (PN): Prevalence and infectious risk associated with deficiencies, a retrospective study from a tertiary home-PN center

Low serum TEs concentration is a frequent condition in patients with CIF even with systematic multi-TE supplementations. Se deficiency exposes to a greater risk of serious infection. This suggests that frequent TEs dosage in this population as well as individually tailored supplementation may be beneficial.