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Helicobacter pylori and Arsenic: A Toxic Cocktail for Your Gut and Liver!
14 janvier 2025
Arsenic, a major environmental pollutant, is widely present in drinking
water, posing significant risks to human health. Prolonged exposure to arsenic
through contaminated water can lead to various severe diseases, including
cancers, cardiovascular disorders, kidney problems, and neurological
impairments.
Arsenic also disrupts metabolism, weakens the immune system, and affects vital organ functions, further increasing health risks. When combined with an infection caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a common bacterium that colonizes the stomach, it can significantly disturb the gut microbiota and lead to metabolic disorders.
Arsenic also disrupts metabolism, weakens the immune system, and affects vital organ functions, further increasing health risks. When combined with an infection caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a common bacterium that colonizes the stomach, it can significantly disturb the gut microbiota and lead to metabolic disorders.
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Scientific reference
Zhong, L., et al. (2024). Helicobacter pylori promotes intestinal flora imbalance and hepatic metabolic disorders under arsenic stress. Ecotoxicology and environmental safety, 290, 117512. Advance online publication.
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