Aluminum and arsenic serum concentration decreases after bariatric surgery in obese women

Background: Obesity has been linked to lifestyle and recently have been associated to environmental toxicants, it is widely accepted that these xenobiotics have a negative impact on human health and may contribute to the development of diseases and its comorbidities. Metals exposure is a very concerning event, and in this context, arsenic (As) is a metal that is commonly used in industry in combination with sulfur and other metals. The contamination occurs mainly by the respiratory (particulate matter) and oral (grains, cereals, seafood, drinking water) routes.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research