Hormones & Metabolism
Nickel
Ni — Element #28
Nickel is an ultratrace mineral for which essentiality in humans has not been definitively established. Animal studies show nickel deficiency impairs growth and reproduction, and nickel is a cofactor...
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- Animal And Microbial Evidence Suggests Nickel May Be A Cofactor For Enzymes Involved In Hydrogen And Methane Metabolism
- May Influence Iron Absorption; Animal Data Show Nickel-Deficient Diets Reduce Iron Utilization
- Proposed To Play An Ancillary Role In Amino Acid Metabolism And Membrane Function — Animal Data Only
- No Confirmed Essential Biological Function In Humans Has Been Established
Note Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL): 1.0 mg/day for adults (supplemental nickel) Note Nickel is one of the most common contact allergens; nickel allergy affects approximately 10–15% of the population, causing allergic contact dermatitis