Mineral Bioaccumulation

    Last Updated: August 16, 2022

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

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    Examine Database: Mineral Bioaccumulation

    Vitamin C
    D
    No effect
    Garlic
    C
    Moderate Decrease
    N-Acetylcysteine
    C
    Small Decrease

    Examine Database References

    1. 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)
    2. 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)
    3. 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)