Exposure to Certain Chemicals and Pollutants Associated with Increased Risk of IBD in Humans

[Scipio]

Recent meta-analysis of 32 published studies identified exposure to certain types of chemicals and pollutants as associated with increased risk of IBD. Plastics were not specifically called out. Interestingly, exposure to zinc was found to be associated with lowered risk of IBD.

Quote:
"The 32 included human studies corroborate that heavy and transition metals, except zinc, air pollutants, per- and polyfluorinated substances, and pesticides are associated with an increased risk of IBD, with exposure to air pollutants being associated with disease-related adverse outcomes as well."

https://gut.bmj.com/content/early/2024/08/30/gutjnl-2024-332523

 

[J100]

@Scipio - I had always suspected the role of pesticides. I suppose if they can narrow it down that will be helpful.

 

[my little penguin]

If you check
Zinc is added to a lot of medicated shampoo /creams etc.. since it lowers inflammation
But as with all metals there can be some good side effects but also bad ones .