Manganese (Mn) is an essential element that is involved in the synthesis and activation of
many enzymes and in the regulation of the metabolism of glucose and lipids in humans. In …

Background Cadmium exposure has been associated with increased diabetes risk in
several studies, though there is still considerable debate about the magnitude and shape of …

There is growing epidemiological evidence that heavy metals (HMs) may contribute to the
progression of various metabolic diseases and that the etiology and progression of these …

In 2007, supplementation with the trace element selenium in a trial was unexpectedly found
to be associated with an excess risk of type 2 diabetes. Given the concerns raised by these …

Accumulating evidence from both experimental and nonexperimental human studies in the
last 15 years indicates that exposure to high levels of the trace element selenium increases …

Abstract Purpose of Review Metabolic syndrome (MS) describes the co-occurrence of
conditions that increase one's risk for heart disease and other disorders such as diabetes …

In the wake of large-scale economic development in low-and middle-income countries
(LMIC), environmental pollution has been a challenge that has spurred tension within …

Background With dramatically increasing prevalence, diabetes mellitus has imposed a
tremendous toll on individual well-being. Humans are exposed to various environmental …

Cadmium is a naturally-occurring element, and humans are exposed from cigarettes, food,
and industrial sources. Following exposure, cadmium accumulates in the kidney and is …

Zinc could have a protective role against type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This systematic
review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the association between dietary …