The present review aims to provide an update on health risks associated with the low-to-
moderate levels of environmental cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) to which most populations …

Research into human biotransformation and elimination systems continues to evolve.
Various clinical and in vivo studies have been undertaken to evaluate the effects of foods …

In this study, seven types of high-consumption cereals including lentil, peas, corn, split peas,
bean, rice, and wheat (totally 48 brands) were surveyed from the market of Kermanshah city …

Background It is well-documented that heavy metals are associated with cardiovascular
disease (CVD). However, there is few studies exploring effect of metal mixture on CVD …

Introduction There is epidemiological evidence that metal contaminants may play a role in
the development of atherosclerosis and its complications. Moreover, a recent clinical trial of …

Background: Cadmium is a widespread toxic metal with potential cardiovascular effects, but
no studies have evaluated cadmium and incident cardiovascular disease. We evaluated the …

Background: Exposure to cadmium (Cd) has long been recognized as a health hazard, both
in industry and in general populations with high exposure. Under the currently prevailing …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and environmental degradation are leading global health
problems of our time. Recent studies have linked exposure to heavy metals to the risks of …

Background Effects of chronic cadmium exposure on liver disease and liver-related mortality
are unknown. We evaluated the association of creatinine-corrected urinary cadmium levels …

Importance Chelation therapy with disodium EDTA has been used for more than 50 years to
treat atherosclerosis without proof of efficacy. Objective To determine if an EDTA-based …