Nickel
Nickel
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Bioenergetics, Ltd.
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Sources Of Nickel |
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| cigarette smoking | margarine | ||
| commercial peanut butter | nickel plating | ||
| herring | oysters | ||
| hydrogenated vegetable oils | tea | ||
| imitation whip creams | unrefined grains and cereals | ||
| kelp | vegetable shortening | ||
| manufacture of: | steel | vegetarian products | |
| batteries | |||
| machine parts | |||
| wire | |||
| electrical parts | |||
| How Nickel Affects The Body | |
| Kidneys - nickel has a tendency to accumulate in the kidneys. | |
| Hormone, Lipid and Membrane Metabolism - |
it is believed that nickel has some physiological role related to these functions. |
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Possible Conditions Associated With Nickel Toxicity |
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| cancer, intestinal | low blood pressure | |
| cancer, oral | malaise | |
| heart attack | muscle tremors, tetany and paralysis | |
| hemorrhages | nausea, vomiting | |
| kidney dysfunction | skin problems | |
| Hair Analysis Notes | |
| • | Normal nickel is about 0.1 mg% or lower. |
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More research is needed regarding the physiological roles and significance of hair levels of nickel. |
Mineral Information
