They reported that the two antioxidants appear to inhibit the toxic effects of the increasingly widespread water contaminant.
Hexavalent chromium is a heavy metal that has many industrial applications. It is a crucial part of chemicals employed in carbon and stainless steel welding, iron and steel foundries, cement, electroplating, and textile dyeing.
Compounds with hexavalent chromium are considered occupational carcinogens by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the CDC. Short-term exposure can harm the eyes, skin, and respiratory system, while extensive and prolonged exposure to the toxic metal may lead to the onset of cancer.
Experts remain unaware of the specific means by which the heavy metal achieves its cancer-causing effects. The intensive use of hexavalent chromium ensures that a large quantity of this heavy metal gets discharged into the environment despite the efforts of water treatment facilities.
The water pollutant ends up contaminating vital sources of drinking water for more than 200 million people in the U.S. alone....read more>>>...
