OBJECTIVES: Thimerosal is a mercurial preservative that was widely used in multidose vaccine vials in the United States and Europe until 2001 and continues to be used in many countries…
Background A high dietary intake of mercury from consumption of fish has been hypothesized to increase the risk of coronary heart disease. Methods Using a nested case–control design, we investigated…
Background Brain glutathione levels are decreased in schizophrenia, a disorder that often is chronic and refractory to treatment. N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) increases brain glutathione in rodents. This study was conducted…
Cadmium is a well-known human carcinogen and a potent nephrotoxin. Lipid peroxidation is involved in cadmium-related toxicity. Vitamin E and β-carotene are effective antioxidants and free radical scavengers. Therefore, the…