*Erythrocytes as Messengers for Information and Energy Exchange between Cells DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.108321*

of the diseases or nutritional imbalances mentioned are of substantial importance, especially considering growing human populations, faster human communications, and climate change. All this may contribute to a changed exposure to pathogens like bacteria, virus, and Plasmodium. Erythrocytes as biomarkers of changed element profiles may provide one way to observe early deviations and provide customized diet suggestions and earlier treatment of diseases.
