Mineral Bioaccumulation

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Mineral bioaccumulation refers to the build up of compounds within the body through environmental exposure or dietary intake over time.

333 participants in 3 trials

Examine Evidence Grades

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

333 participants in 3 trials

Examine Evidence Grades

Examine Database: Mineral Bioaccumulation

D

Participants: 45

No effect

C

Participants: 117

Moderate Decrease

N-Acetylcysteine

C

Participants: 171

Small Decrease

Intervention	Grade	Effect	Detail
Vitamin C	D
Garlic	C
N-Acetylcysteine	C

Examine Database References

N-Acetylcysteine - Kasperczyk S, Dobrakowski M, Kasperczyk A, Ostałowska A, Birkner EThe administration of N-acetylcysteine reduces oxidative stress and regulates glutathione metabolism in the blood cells of workers exposed to leadClin Toxicol (Phila).(2013 Jul)
Garlic - Kianoush S, Balali-Mood M, Mousavi SR, Moradi V, Sadeghi M, Dadpour B, Rajabi O, Shakeri MTComparison of therapeutic effects of garlic and d-Penicillamine in patients with chronic occupational lead poisoningBasic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol.(2012 May)
Vitamin C - Calabrese EJ, Stoddard A, Leonard DA, Dinardi SRThe effects of vitamin C supplementation on blood and hair levels of cadmium, lead, and mercuryAnn N Y Acad Sci.(1987)