The influence of β-carotene on homocysteine level and oxidative stress in lead-exposed workers

• Main Authors: Sławomir Kasperczyk (Author), Michał Dobrakowski (Author), Janusz Kasperczyk (Author), Ewa Romuk (Author), Adam Prokopowicz (Author), Ewa Birkner (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Oxidative stress is involved in lead toxicity. This suggests that some antioxidants may play a role in the treatment of lead poisoning. In the light of this, the aim of the study was to determine whether β-carotene administration reduces oxidative stress and homocysteine level in workers...