Metals in the body from pollutants associated with progression of harmful plaque buildup in the arteries
Metals in the body from pollutants associated with progression of harmful plaque buildup in the arteries
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-metals-body-pollutants-plaque-buildup.html
Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased buildup of calcium in the coronary arteries at a level that is comparable to traditional risk factors like smoking and diabetes, according to a study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased buildup of calcium in the coronary arteries at a level that is comparable to traditional risk factors like smoking and diabetes, according to a study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
The findings support the fact that metals in the body are associated with the progression of plaque buildup in the arteries and potentially provide a new strategy for managing and preventing atherosclerosis.