Nickel Toxicity
Nickel Toxicity Sources:
- Cocoa, plant foods (nuts), hydrogenated oils, water,
tobacco.
- Soil and sediment (attaches to particles that
contain Iron and Manganese), sewage
sludge.
- Dental crowns and bridges.
- Jewelry, watch backs and bands.
- Stainless steel manufacturing, electroplating, coal and oil
combustion.
- Electrical equipment and household appliances.
- Catalysts, pigments, batteries (NiCad), metal and coins containing
Nikel.
- Stainless steel corrosion of food preparation products.
Contributors for Nickel Toxicity Uptake / Retention:
- Iron, copper, or zinc deficiencies.
Preventing Nickel Toxicity Uptake/Retention:
- Riboflavin, antioxidants.
Nickel Toxicity Interactions in the Body:
- Controversial nutrient role in humans, accumulates in kidney, liver, skin,
brain.
- Hypersensitizes skin for inflammatory responses in allergic
patients.
Nickel Toxicity Symptoms:
- Dermatitis, allergies, increased inflammation.
ENVIRONMENTAL/OCCUPATIONAL NICKEL TOXICITY SOURCES
- Tobacco smoke
- Mining, milling, concentrating, smelting, converting or refining
- Manufacturing of batteries
HOUSEHOLD NICKEL TOXICITY
SOURCES
- Nuts, beans, chocolate, oats
- Wine
- Jewelry
- Buttons/zippers
- Coins
- Clothing embellishments
- Color pigments
- Stainless steel cutlery/appliances
- Razors
- Cookware
- Batteries
- Lipsticks
- Handbags/purses
- Hair color
- Tattoos
- Shampoos/conditioners
MEDICAL NICKEL TOXICITY SOURCES
- Eyewear
- Dental restorations
- Prostheses (hip, knee, cochlear, cardiac implants)
- Orthodontics
- Stainless steel medical equipment (X-ray machines)
- Implanted medical devices
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References
Genova Diagnostics Toxic
& Nutrient Elements Chart
NeuroScience Melissa Test and "Hidden Sources of Metal Exposure"
This is not an
all-encompassing toxicity list. There are other sources of metal exposure not listed herein.
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