Platinum Toxicity

Platinum Toxicity Sources:

• Soil and river sediments, air (automobile catalysts), jewelry.
• Catalytic converters (gas engines), petroleum refining.
• Electroplating, catalyst production and equipment.
• Chemical processing, smelting, nickel/copper refining, electronic parts, aerospace applications.

Synergistic for Platinum Toxicity Uptake/Retention:

• Zinc deficiency

Antagonistic for Platinum Toxicity Uptake/Retention:

• Methionione, lipoic acid, N-acetyl-cysteine, cystine, vitamins C and E.

Platinum Toxicity Interactions in the Body:

• Complexes with other metals can irritate tissues, disrupt immune function, and interfere with heme synthesis in the liver.
• May decomplex and bind to sulfhydryl sites.
• Inhibits DNA synthesis.
• May affect liver, kidney, testes, and lungs.

Symptoms of Excessive Platinum Exposure:

• Runny nose
• Wheezing
• Skin rashes and itching
• Problems breathing.

Reference

Genova Diagnostics Toxic & Nutrient Elements Chart

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