Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
Abstract
Environmental
exposure
to
heavy
metals,
such
as
lead
(Pb)
and
nickel
(Ni),
has
been
implicated
in
the
development
of
chronic
metabolic
diseases,
including
diabetes
mellitus
(DM).
This
cross-sectional
study
aimed
evaluate
detection
PB
Ni
ground
water
by
ICP-OES
urine
samples
participants
ICP-MS
found
association
between
Pb
risk
factors
for
DM
disorders
participants.
A
total
2688
were
recruited
from
district
Sargodha
Punjab,
Pakistan.
Participants
categorized
into
Pb-exposed
Ni-exposed
groups,
further
stratified
diabetic
non-diabetic
subgroups.
In
groundwater,
Except
pH,
levels
dissolved
solids,
electrical
conductivity,
hardness,
turbidity
exceeded
guidelines
set
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
concentrations
groundwater
WHO
area.
While
participants,
measured
samples,
various
biomarkers
related
DM,
lipid
profile,
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
liver
function,
kidney
function
assessed.
The
results
showed
significantly
higher
both
individuals
compared
healthy
had
than
non-diabetics,
similarly,
diabetics
non-diabetics.
These
findings
suggest
that
may
contribute
DM.
also
revealed
associated
with
disruptions
biomarkers.
exhibited
elevated
glycemic
index
markers,
fasting
blood
glucose
(FBG)
glycated
hemoglobin
A1c
(HbA1c).
inflammatory
C-reactive
protein
(CRP)
interleukin-6
(IL-6).
Both
dyslipidemia,
indicated
cholesterol
LDL
levels.
Furthermore,
impair
evidenced
AST,
ALT,
creatinine
urea
nitrogen.
was
MDA.
study's
supported
correlation
analyses,
which
demonstrated
significant
associations
urinary
disorders.
conclusion,
this
provides
substantial
evidence
linking
a
Pakistani
population.
highlight
need
stricter
regulations
preventive
measures
reduce
metal
contamination
environment
safeguard
public
health.
Future
longitudinal
studies
interventions
are
warranted
elucidate
mechanisms
underlying
diseases.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
282, P. 116696 - 116696
Published: July 9, 2024
The
prevalence
of
dyslipidemia
is
increasing,
and
it
has
become
a
significant
global
public
health
concern.
Some
studies
have
demonstrated
contradictory
relationships
between
urinary
metals
dyslipidemia,
the
combined
effects
mixed
metal
exposure
on
remain
ambiguous.
In
this
study,
we
examined
how
individual
are
associated
with
occurrence
dyslipidemia.
According
to
data
from
2018-2019
baseline
survey
database
China
Multi-Ethnic
Cohort
(CMEC)
Study,
population
9348
individuals
was
studied.
Inductively
coupled
plasmamass
spectrometry
(ICP-MS)
used
measure
21
concentrations
in
collected
adult
samples.
associations
were
analyzed
by
logistic
regression,
weighted
quantile
sum
regression
(WQS),
quantile-based
g-computation
(qgcomp),
controlled
for
potential
confounders
examine
single
effects.
Dyslipidemia
detected
3231
individuals,
which
represented
approximately
34.6
%
total
population.
single-exposure
model,
Al
Na
inversely
risk
(OR
=
0.95,
95
CI:
0.93,
0.98;
OR
0.89,
0.83,
respectively),
whereas
Zn,
Ca,
P
positively
1.69,
1.42,
2.01;
1.12,
1.06,
1.18;
1.21,
1.09,
1.34,
respectively).
Moreover,
Zn
significantly
even
after
adjusting
these
metals,
Cr
negatively
results
WQS
qgcomp
analyses
showed
that
mixtures
1.26,
1.15,
1.38;
1.01,
1.19).
This
positive
association
primarily
driven
P,
Ca.
sensitivity
collinearity
diagnosis,
interaction,
stratified
analysis,
remained,
confirming
reliability
study
findings.
Ca
determined,
provided
novel
insights
into
link
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(20), P. 4434 - 4434
Published: Oct. 19, 2023
Lead
(Pb)
exposure
is
a
well-established
risk
factor
for
dyslipidemia,
and
people
are
exposed
to
it
in
multiple
ways
daily.
Dietary
fiber
presumed
improve
lipid
metabolism
disorders,
but
still
unknown
whether
can
relieve
the
detrimental
impact
of
Pb
on
dyslipidemia.
We
used
publicly
accessible
data
from
2011–2016
cycles
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES).
A
total
2128
US
adults
were
enrolled
subsequent
analysis.
Heavy
metal
concentrations
blood
measured
using
inductively
coupled
plasma
mass
spectrometry
(ICP-MS).
weighted
logistic
regression
was
conducted
calculate
odds
ratios
(ORs)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs).
The
dose–response
relationship
between
heavy
metals
dyslipidemia
explored
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
After
fully
adjusting
potential
confounding
factors
(age,
gender,
race,
education
level,
ratio
family
income
poverty,
marital
status,
body
index,
physical
activity,
waist
circumference,
smoke,
alcohol
drinking
history
metabolic
syndrome,
hypertension,
diabetes),
positive
association
levels
revealed
(OR
=
1.20,
CI:
1.03–1.40).
intake
may
significantly
modify
(p-interaction
0.049),
with
stronger
1.26,
1.05–1.52)
being
individuals
an
inadequate
dietary
(<14
g/1000
kcal/day),
null
1.01,
0.72–1.42)
observed
those
adequate
(≥14
kcal/day).
Moreover,
RCS
analysis
showed
that
compared
average
level
(4.24
µg/dL),
lower
(3.08
µg/dL)
contribute
group
intake.
Our
findings
suggest
be
However,
offset
caused
by
exposure.
Since
avoiding
daily
life
difficult,
increasing
future
might
promising
approach
alleviate
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 430 - 430
Published: June 13, 2024
The
main
objective
of
our
study
is
to
explore
the
associations
between
combined
exposure
urinary
heavy
metals
and
high
remnant
cholesterol
(HRC),
a
known
cardiovascular
risk
factor.
Utilizing
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
1999
2018,
we
conducted
cross-sectional
analysis
5690
participants,
assessing
concentrations
ten
metals.
Ten
in
urine
were
measured
by
inductively
coupled
plasma
mass
spectrometry
(ICP-MS).
Fasting
residual
≥0.8
mmol/L
was
defined
as
HRC
(using
blood
samples).
Statistical
analyses
included
weighted
multivariable
logistic
regression,
quantile
sum
(WQS)
g-computation
(qgcomp),
Bayesian
kernel
machine
regression
(BKMR)
evaluate
metal
with
HRC.
Stratified
based
on
individual
characteristics
also
conducted.
Multivariable
found
that
four
(OR
Q4
vs.
Q1:
1.33,
95%
CI:
1.01–1.75
for
barium
(Ba);
OR
1.50,
1.16–1.94
cadmium
(Cd);
1.52,
1.15–2.01
mercury
(Hg);
1.35,
1.06–1.73
lead
(Pb))
positively
correlated
elevated
after
adjusting
covariates.
In
addition,
all
three
mixed
models,
including
WQS
(OR:
1.25;
1.07–1.46),
qgcomp
1.17;
1.03–1.34),
BKMR,
consistently
showed
significant
positive
correlation
co-exposure
mixtures
HRC,
Ba
Cd
being
contributors
within
mixture.
These
more
pronounced
younger
adults
(20
59
years),
males,
those
higher
body
index
status
(≥25
kg/m2).
Our
findings
reveal
relationship
mixture
among
US
adults,
major
mixture’s
overall
effect.
Public
health
efforts
aimed
at
reducing
can
help
prevent
and,
turn,
disease.
Nutrition & Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: July 9, 2024
Abstract
Background
Although
several
studies
have
found
the
relationship
between
essential
elements
and
diabetes,
about
association
of
with
diabetes
diagnosed
according
to
an
oral
glucose
tolerance
test
(OGTT)
glycated
hemoglobin
(HbA1c)
in
a
sex-
age-specific
manner
were
limited.
To
investigate
linear
nonlinear
five
including
iron
(Fe),
copper
(Cu),
Zinc
(Zn),
magnesium
(Mg),
calcium
(Ca)
fasting
plasma
(FPG),
2-h
postprandial
(PPG),
HbA1c
evaluate
heterogeneities
these
relationships.
Methods
A
total
8392
community-dwelling
adults
recruited
complete
questionnaire
undergo
checkups
anthropometric
parameters
serum
levels
metals
(Fe,
Cu,
Zn,
Mg,
Ca).
The
multivariable
logistic
regression,
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
analysis,
subgroup
analysis
applied
find
associations
prevalence
as
well
FPG,
PPG,
HbA1c.
Results
In
regression
Cu
was
positively
associated
while
Mg
significantly
inversely
correlated
HbA1c,
(all
P
<
0.001).
RCS
non-linear
(
0.001)
found.
stronger
positive
for
interaction
=
0.027)
PPG
0.002)
younger
women.
Conclusions
These
findings
may
lead
more
appropriate
approaches
supplementation
people
different
ages
sexes.
However,
prospective
cohort
experimental
are
needed
probe
possible
mechanism
diabetes.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(8), P. e0306573 - e0306573
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
Background
There
are
limited
epidemiological
investigations
of
blood
metal
levels
related
to
hyperlipidemia,
and
results
indicating
the
association
between
lead
(Pb),
cadmium
(Cd)
selenium
(Se),
lipid
biomarkers
have
been
conflicting.
Methods
We
included
populations
for
which
NHANES
collected
complete
data.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
subgroup
analyses
were
conducted
ascertain
relationship
Pb,
Cd,
Se
hyperlipidemia.
Nonlinear
relationships
characterized
by
smoothed
curve
fitting
threshold
effect
analysis.
Results
5429
participants
in
all,
with
a
mean
age
53.70
±
16.63
years,
included;
47.1%
subjects
male,
3683
(67.8%)
them
had
After
modifying
variables
confounders
multivariate
model,
we
discovered
positive
correlation
Pb
hyperlipidemia
(Pb:
OR:2.12,
95%
CI:1.56–2.88;
Se:
OR:1.84,
CI:1.38–2.45).
Gender,
age,
smoking
status,
alcohol
use
hypertension,
diabetes,
body
mass
index
not
significantly
linked
this
correlation,
according
analysis
interaction
test
(
P
interaction>0.05).
Positive
correlations
risk
found
using
smooth
fitting.
Conclusions
This
study
demonstrates
that
higher
an
increased
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: May 1, 2024
Background
Previous
studies
have
identified
several
genetic
and
environmental
risk
factors
for
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD).
However,
little
is
known
about
the
relationship
between
serum
metals
CKD
risk.
Methods
We
investigated
associations
levels
among
100
medical
examiners
443
patients
in
center
of
First
Hospital
Affiliated
to
China
Medical
University.
Serum
metal
concentrations
were
measured
using
inductively
coupled
plasma
mass
spectrometry
(ICP-MS).
analyzed
influencing
CKD,
including
abnormalities
Creatine
Cystatin
C,
univariate
multiple
analysis
such
as
Lasso
Logistic
regression.
Metal
at
different
stages
also
explored.
The
study
utilized
machine
learning
Bayesian
Kernel
Machine
Regression
(BKMR)
assess
predict
based
on
metals.
A
chained
mediation
model
was
applied
investigate
how
interventions
with
heavy
influence
renal
function
indicators
(creatinine
cystatin
C)
their
impact
diagnosing
treating
impairment.
Results
potassium
(K),
sodium
(Na),
calcium
(Ca)
showed
positive
trends
while
selenium
(Se)
molybdenum
(Mo)
negative
trends.
mixtures
had
a
significant
effect
when
all
from
30
th
45
percentiles
compared
median,
but
opposite
observed
55
60
percentiles.
For
example,
change
K
concentration
25
75
percentile
associated
increase
5.15(1.77,8.53),
13.62(8.91,18.33)
31.81(14.03,49.58)
other
fixed
,
50
percentiles,
respectively.
Conclusions
Cumulative
exposures,
especially
double-exposure
Se
may
methods
validated
external
relevance
factors.
Our
highlights
importance
employing
diverse
methodologies
evaluate
health
effects
mixtures.
Environmental Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Abstract
Background
Previous
studies
on
the
associations
of
per-
and
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFASs)
heavy
metals
with
lipid
profiles
among
adolescents
have
been
scarce.
We
sought
to
investigate
PFASs
blood
levels
in
a
representative
sample
Korean
adolescents.
Methods
Data
from
National
Environmental
Health
Survey
(2018–2020)
were
used.
Concentrations
[perfluorooctanoic
acid
(PFOA),
perfluorooctane
sulfonic
(PFOS),
perfluorohexane
acid,
perfluorononanoic
(PFNA),
perfluorodecanoic
(PFDeA)],
lead,
mercury
measured
serum,
whole
blood,
urine
samples,
respectively.
Linear
regression,
Bayesian
kernel
machine
regression
(BKMR),
k-means
clustering
analyses
employed
evaluate
between
pollutants
levels.
Results
In
linear
analyses,
PFOA
associated
higher
low-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(LDL-C)
levels;
PFOS
total
(TC)
PFNA
TC,
LDL-C,
non-high-density
(non-HDL-C)
PFDeA
non-HDL-C,
high-density
TC
non-HDL-C
The
BKMR
analysis
revealed
that
PFAS
metal
mixture
was
LDL-C
(1.8%
increase
at
75th
percentile
all
concentrations
compared
their
median
values,
95%
credible
interval:
0.5,
3.1),
primarily
driven
by
effect
PFDeA.
Compared
individuals
low
pollutant
exposure
cluster
(geometric
mean
PFOA,
PFOS,
PFHxS,
PFNA,
PFDeA,
2.7
μg/L,
6.2
1.6
0.7
0.4
0.8
μg/dL,
0.3
respectively),
those
high
(5.1
10.7
3.7
1.3
0.6
0.9
respectively)
demonstrated
(2.5%
confidence
0.1,
5.0)
analysis.
Conclusion
Due
limitations
this
study,
such
as
its
cross-sectional
design,
these
results
should
be
interpreted
cautiously
confirmed
future
before
drawing
implications
for
public
health
strategies
aimed
promoting
during
adolescence
later
life.