Background C-reactive protein (CRP) is a well-recognized biomarker of inflammation, which
can be used as a predictor of cardiovascular disease. Evidence have suggested exposure to …

The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Korea tends to be increasing. It has
worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing evidence shows heavy metals are …

Background Essential metals have been reported to be associated with metabolic diseases.
However, the relationships between essential metals exposure and Metabolic Syndrome …

Background: We have investigated the association between serum copper, zinc and
selenium concentrations, dietary intake, and demographic characteristics, including …

Inflammation affects trace nutrient concentrations, but research on copper and particularly in
children is limited. We assessed associations between serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and …

The trace minerals zinc, copper, iron, and selenium are essential micronutrients, and
because of their antioxidant activity, they are hypothesized to improve cardiovascular health …

Background Exposure to metals/metalloids from both the natural environment and
anthropogenic sources have a complex influence on human health. However, relatively few …

Vitamin D deficiency is widely prevalent and has been associated with many diseases. It has
been suggested that vitamin D has effects on the immune system and inhibits inflammation …

Metal elements are present in the human body, and their levels in the blood have important
impacts on health. In this study, 2488 Chinese individuals were included in a genome-wide …

Although many studies have confirmed metabolic syndrome (MetS) is correlated with metal
exposures, few studies have elucidated the associations of multiple metals with MetS risk …