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Antioxidant therapy

The use of antioxidants, such as N-acetylcysteine, to mitigate oxidative stress and damage caused by heavy metal exposure.

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Feb 3, 2026

How effective is N-acetylcysteine or glutathione in treating cadmium toxicity?

show consistent protective effects against cadmium (Cd) in cell and animal studies—reducing reactive oxygen species, restoring glutathione-dependent enzyme activity, and preventing apoptosis and organ...

Jan 20, 2026

What large randomized trials are underway to test hydrogen water’s long-term safety and efficacy?

Large, definitive long-term randomized trials of hydrogen-rich (H2) water are still scarce: most randomized controlled trials to date are small, short or pilot studies, though a handful of longer tria...