{"id":6257,"date":"2022-07-24T13:09:27","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T13:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyhealthybox.com\/2022\/07\/24\/long-term-exposure-to-arsenic-increases-your-risk-of-diabetes\/"},"modified":"2022-07-24T13:09:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-24T13:09:27","slug":"long-term-exposure-to-arsenic-increases-your-risk-of-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthoptibody.com\/?p=6257","title":{"rendered":"Long-term exposure to arsenic increases your risk of diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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According to the alarming results of a report, it may be\u00a0time to double-check the quality of your water supply.<\/p>\n

The findings have revealed that long-term exposure to arsenic “interferes with insulin secretion in the pancreas, which may increase the risk of diabetes.”<\/p>\n

The report was published in the American Journal of Physiology\u2014Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Even though arsenic occurs naturally in small amounts in plants,\u00a0soil, and water, chronic exposure to higher levels of environmental arsenic\u00a0has been connected to various health problems. Individuals exposed to arsenic may develop cancer and heart disease. Additionally, ingesting large doses of the element may be deadly.\u00a0(Related:\u00a0Arsenic in Water at EPA Approved Standards Linked to Heart Disease.)<\/p>\n

At least millions of people worldwide, including in the U.S., may be exposed to dangerous levels of arsenic contamination in their water supply,\u00a0according to the\u00a0World Health Organization<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The researchers who spearheaded the study warned that even if\u00a0sub-toxic levels of arsenic aren’t fatal, they can still endanger our health. They added that it is unwise to ignore the potential metabolic risk imposed by arsenic.<\/p>\n

For the study, the research team observed male mice exposed to sub-toxic levels of arsenic. This exposure to the element mimicked\u00a0chronic exposure to arsenic-contaminated drinking water.\u00a0Compared to the control group, the arsenic-exposed mice had higher blood glucose levels caused by reduced insulin secretion during the early phases of a glucose tolerance test.<\/p>\n

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Insulin is\u00a0a crucial\u00a0hormone that transports glucose out of the blood and into body tissues. If an individual is unable to produce insulin, they have a high risk of developing diabetes.<\/p>\n

Even if the subjects released\u00a0reduced levels of insulin following exposure to arsenic, the researchers were unable to determine notable changes in the inflammation of the pancreas or the number of beta cells, or insulin-producing cells, in the pancreas that are linked with the development of diabetes.<\/p>\n

In patients with Type 1 diabetes, insulin production is limited since beta cells are destroyed. But the researchers noted that arsenic causes glucose intolerance when it disrupts beta-cell function that “alters normal stimulus\u2013secretion coupling.”<\/p>\n

The team of researchers noted that looking into how\u00a0arsenic influences\u00a0the signaling for insulin secretion is crucial to determining effective strategies that can help minimize the risk of developing\u00a0diabetes.<\/p>\n

The study findings also imply that arsenic-induced diabetes risk can still be reversed if policies to lower environmental exposure are immediately put into action.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Tips for limiting exposure to arsenic<\/h2>\n

Follow the tips below to limit your family’s exposure to arsenic:<\/p>\n

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  • Drink bottled water\u00a0\u2013 If you’re traveling, drink bottled water. Don’t risk exposure to arsenic by consuming unfiltered tap water.<\/li>\n
  • Drink filtered water\u00a0\u2013 Since groundwater is the most common cause of arsenic poisoning, you can limit exposure by only drinking clean and filtered water. When preparing food, use clean water as well.<\/li>\n
  • Exercise caution when working in industries that\u00a0use arsenic\u00a0\u2013 Drink your own water from home and wear a face mask to reduce accidental arsenic inhalation.<\/li>\n
  • Test your water\u00a0\u2013 If your home is not on a public water system, have your water tested for arsenic and lead. You can find a\u00a0certified lab by contacting your local health department or calling the Federal Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. If you are on public water, consult your municipal water report for arsenic levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    You can read more articles about harmful chemicals and how to avoid them at Chemicals<\/em>.<\/p>\n

    Sources include:<\/p>\n

    The-APS.org<\/p>\n

    Healthline<\/p>\n

    EPA.gov<\/p>\n

    CaseChiropractic<\/p>\n

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