Measurements of cadmium levels in relation to tobacco dependence and as a function of cytisine administration.

ABSTRACT: Cigarette smoking delivers a number of heavy metals, including cadmium (Cd), into the body. Bioaccumulation may result in an increase in pathological consequences over time. The assessment of changes in serum Cd concentrations during the treatment of cigarette dependence with cytisine was performed for the first time. Parameters assessing smoking habits, strength of addiction, and effectiveness of therapy were analyzed. Cd was determined before, during, and after the end of treatment. The serum Cd levels were significantly higher in the smokers than in the nonsmokers. Significant differences in Cd concentrations between sampling times in smokers were observed. Individuals who stopped smoking had significantly lower Cd concentrations compared to baseline. A significant positive correlation

SUBMITTER: Wroblewski K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10803351 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature