Nickel

Nickel/Nutrient Depletion:

  • CalciumCalcium: According to review data, nickel may interfere with the metabolism of calcium (11; 199).
  • CholesterolCholesterol: According to review data, nickel sulfate may decrease cholesterol levels in rats (48).
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse?)Disulfiram (Antabuse?): Disulfiram chelates nickel, preventing its absorption.
  • IronIron: According to review data, nickel may interfere with the metabolism of iron and influence iron absorption from foods (11).
  • MagnesiumMagnesium: According to review data, nickel may interfere with the metabolism of magnesium (11; 374).
  • ManganeseManganese: According to review data, nickel may interfere with the metabolism of manganese (11).
  • Vitamin CVitamin C: According to review data, nickel sulfate may decrease vitamin C levels in rats (48). According to secondary sources, vitamin C reduces intestinal nickel absorption.
  • ZincZinc: According to review data, nickel may interfere with the metabolism of zinc (11; 15).