The Alchemist’s Approach to Metal Poisoning: Transforming the Metal Burden
Metal poisoning is a global problem with humans being exposed to a wide range of metals in varying doses and varying time frames. Traditionally, treatment involves removal of the toxic source or chelation therapy. An intermediate approach is needed. This review outlines the argument for the use of e...
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| description | Metal poisoning is a global problem with humans being exposed to a wide range of metals in varying doses and varying time frames. Traditionally, treatment involves removal of the toxic source or chelation therapy. An intermediate approach is needed. This review outlines the argument for the use of essential metal supplementation as a strategy to induce metallothionein expression and displace the toxic metal from important biological systems, improving the metal burden of the patient. Specific recommendations are given for supplementation with calcium, zinc and vitamin E as a broad strategy to improve the status of those exposed to toxic metals. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1410221aef3e4ce4a19396039cbbc76d2022-12-21T19:07:07ZengMDPI AGToxics2305-63042014-06-012336437610.3390/toxics2030364toxics2030364The Alchemist’s Approach to Metal Poisoning: Transforming the Metal BurdenWayne Briner0Department of Psychology, Ashford University, 8620 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123, USAMetal poisoning is a global problem with humans being exposed to a wide range of metals in varying doses and varying time frames. Traditionally, treatment involves removal of the toxic source or chelation therapy. An intermediate approach is needed. This review outlines the argument for the use of essential metal supplementation as a strategy to induce metallothionein expression and displace the toxic metal from important biological systems, improving the metal burden of the patient. Specific recommendations are given for supplementation with calcium, zinc and vitamin E as a broad strategy to improve the status of those exposed to toxic metals.http://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/2/3/364metal poisoningtreatmentzincmetallothionein |
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