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The effects of a low protein diet on the body uptake and retention of cadmium, levels of essential trace elements, and cadmium-induced biochemical alterations in liver and kidneys of the rat were investigated. Low dietary protein disturbs cadmium induced alterations in carbohydrate metabolism, essential trace elements metabolism and offsets the hepatic and renal process of cadmium detoxification. Protein malnutrition enhances the susceptibility to cadmium intoxication.
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Tewari, P.C., Jain, V.K., Ashquin, M. et al. Influence of protein deficiency on cadmium toxicity in rats. Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 15, 409–415 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01066408
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