The extent of benzene-induced toxicity may be dependent on the nutritional status of the person exposed. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Does nutritional status affect benzene induced toxicity and/or leukemia?

Abstract Source:

Med Hypotheses. 1980 May;6(5):535-44. PMID: 7412643

Abstract Author(s):

E J Calabrese

Abstract:

Despite similar levels and duration of benzene exposure, toxicological responses of workers are highly variable. Given a similar degree of exposure, why do some workers remain apparently unaffected, while others develop alterations of the hemopoietic system? It is hypothesized that inadequate nutritional status of possibly several nutrients including iron, selenium, methionine and ascorbic acid may enhance susceptibility to adverse effects caused by benzene.

Article Published Date : May 01, 1980

Study Type : Commentary

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Substances : B-complex : CK(278) : AC(32), Methionine : CK(69) : AC(15), Selenium : CK(999) : AC(188), Vitamin C : CK(3397) : AC(792)

Diseases : Benzene Toxicity : CK(38) : AC(13), Leukemia : CK(1284) : AC(586)

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