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Effect of Chromium, Cadmium and Lead on Serum Cholesterol of Rats
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1962
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Serum Cholesterol LevelsMetal ContaminationOxidative StressDrinking WaterEnvironmental ChemistrySerum CholesterolEnvironmental HealthMale RatsToxicologyPublic HealthAtherosclerosisTrace ElementDyslipidemiaTrace MetalEcotoxicologyPharmacologyBioactive MetalPhysiologyMetal ToxicityEnvironmental ToxicologyMedicine
Male rats on a diet and environment controlled as to trace metals were given 5 ppm. cadmium, chromium and lead in drinking water for 10 to 12 months. Lead and cadmium appeared to lower serum cholesterol levels significantly; chromium was without demonstrable effect. Hepatic levels were apparently unchanged.