Sedigheh Asgari
1, Mahmoud Rafieian-Kopaei
2*1 Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2 Medical Plants Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
*Corresponding Author: *Corresponding author: Prof. Mahmoud Rafieian-kopaei, Medical Plants Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Sharekord, Iran. , Email:
rafieian@yahoo.com
Implication for health policy/practice/research/medical education
Toxic metals are able to interact with DNA and nuclear proteins causing oxidative damage of biological macromolecules. Antioxidants can be used in metals induced toxicity. However, consumption of fruits and herbal extract is preferred compared to single supplements such as vitamins C or E.
Please cite this paper as: Asgari A, Rafieian-Kopaei M. Single or whole antioxidants in metal toxicities. J Herbmed Pharmacol. 2015;4(3):69-70.