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).