虽然对动脉粥样硬化进行了大量研究,但是对于它的真正发病原因仍不清楚。普遍认为高胆固醇血症是最相关的危险因子。Mertz等人的研究,从微量元素的角度提出了新的看法:他们认为三价铬是人体必需微量元素,缺铬也能造成动脉粥样硬化。本文试图阐述缺铬与动脉粥样硬化之间的内在联系。一、铬作用的途径及方法1957年,Schwarz及Mertz提出三价铬 Although a great deal of research has been done on atherosclerosis, the cause of its true etiology remains unclear. It is generally accepted that hypercholesterolemia is the most relevant risk factor. Mertz et al’s research, from the point of view of trace elements put forward a new view: they think that trivalent chromium is the human body essential trace elements, chromium can also cause atherosclerosis. This article attempts to elucidate the underlying relationship between chromium deficiency and atherosclerosis. First, the role of chromium and methods of action In 1957, Schwarz and Mertz proposed trivalent chromium