Nickel

Information about Nickel[edit source]

Nickel is a heavy metal and trace element that is active in many chemical reactions, but is not clearly an essential element in humans. No metabolic or biochemical function for nickel has been identified in higher animals, but it is found in many tissues and actively interacts with other metals, vitamins and proteins.

Deficiency of Nickel[edit source]

Nevertheless, nickel deficiency states have not been identified in humans.

Toxicity of Nickel[edit source]

Nickel can be toxic at high levels, but is unlikely to occur from dietary sources. Nickel can also cause allergic reactions, particularly dermatologic. There is no evidence that nickel causes liver toxicity.

Trace Elements in Tissues and Biologic Systems[edit source]

Aluminum	Copper	Nickel
Antimony	Fluorine	Rubidium
Barium	Iodine	Selenium
Boron	Lead	Silver
Bromine	Lithium	Strontium
Cadmium	Manganese	Tin
Chromium	Mercury	Vanadium
Cobalt	Molybdenum	Zinc

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