Publications by authors named "Julianne A Jorgensen"
Article Synopsis
- Exposure to toxic metals like lead and arsenic is linked to increased risks of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2DM), but the exact mechanisms are still unclear.
- A study analyzed the impacts of these metals on gut microbiota and cardiometabolic health in 178 adults of African descent, revealing significant associations between high metal levels and various health markers such as BMI and blood glucose.
- The findings suggest that specific gut microbiome taxa are influenced by lead and arsenic exposure, potentially contributing to metabolic issues, particularly through pathways related to porphyrin metabolism.
