Manganese as a Potential Confounder of Serum Prolactin
2006
Manganese and Serum Prolactin Levels
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Author Information
Author(s): Aschner Michael
Primary Institution: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Hypothesis
Could manganese exposure confound the effects of other metals on serum prolactin levels?
Conclusion
Manganese exposure may affect serum prolactin levels and should be considered when analyzing the effects of other metals.
Supporting Evidence
- Multiple studies have shown a strong relationship between manganese exposure and serum prolactin levels.
- Prolactin levels can indicate how well our brain's dopamine system is working.
- High manganese levels in water have been linked to neurocognitive deficits in children.
Takeaway
Manganese might mess with the hormones in our blood, especially when looking at how other metals affect us.
Limitations
The study did not account for manganese as a confounding factor.
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