Cadmium
Description
Cadmium, Cd, is a highly toxic Micromineral more toxic than Lead or Mercury.
Toxic Effects of Cadmium
Cardiovascular System
Cadmium accumulates in the Arteries where it may be implicated in Atherosclerosis. [1]
Excessive Cadmium may cause Anemia (due to Cadmium competing with Copper for absorption). [2]
There is a possible link between Cadmium poisoning and Cardiomyopathy. [3]
Cadmium may cause Heart disease by increasing the size of the Heart.
Cadmium toxicity may cause Hypertension. [4]
Digestive System
Approximately 25% of the body''s accumulated Cadmium is found in the Liver.
Cadmium may cause loss of the sense of Taste.
Excretory System
Approximately 25% of the body''s accumulated Cadmium is found in the Kidneys:
Cadmium may cause chronic renal failure which can progress to end-stage renal disease.
Cadmium may increase Blood Pressure (via Kidney damage). [4]
Cadmium may increase the incidence of Calcium Kidney Stones. [6]
Eyes/Vision
Cadmium may increase the risk of Cataracts. [7]
Immune System
Cadmium may reduce the body''s production of some types of Antibodies:
Cadmium may reduce the body''s production of IgG.
Cadmium may reduce the body''s production of IgM.
Cadmium may increase susceptibility to Bacterial & Viral Diseases. [8]
Cadmium may increase the risk of some forms of Cancer:
Long-term exposure to Cadmium may increase the risk of Lung Cancer.
Cadmium may cause Prostate Cancer (due to its antagonism of Zinc, Cadmium may replace Zinc in the Prostate). [9]
Metabolism
Cadmium may cause Cross-Linking of the body''s endogenous Nucleic Acids, Proteins and Lipids. [10]
Cadmium may cause Fatigue.
Cadmium may stimulate the production of Free Radicals.
Cadmium may damage the Liver. [11]
Musculoskeletal System
Cadmium may interfere with Bone formation:
Cadmium may impair the function of Osteoblasts.
Cadmium may stimulate the formation and activity of Osteoclasts. [12]
Cadmium may cause Osteomalacia. [13]
Excessive exposure to Cadmium may cause Osteoporosis. [14]
Nervous System
Cadmium intoxication may cause Anosmia (loss of sense of Smell).
Cadmium may cause Anxiety.
Cadmium toxicity may lower Intelligence.
Respiratory System
Cadmium may cause Fibrosis of the Lungs.
Cadmium may be implicated in Emphysema.
Sexual System
Cadmium may cause Male Infertility. [15]
Cadmium may cause Enlarged Prostate (it may stimulate the growth of the Epithelium of the Prostate). [16]
Cadmium accumulates the Testes and may cause atrophy of the Testes.
Cadmium may Interfere with these Substances
Enzymes
Cadmium may reduce the activity of 5''-Deiodinase (Type I). [17]
Hormones
Cadmium may lower Triiodothyronine (T3) levels. [18]
Minerals
Cadmium may interfere with Magnesium metabolism. [19]
Peptides
Cadmium may decrease the level of Glutathione present in the Liver.
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