Nickel sensitivity in Italian overweight-obese patients

Abstract

Background The high consumption of nickel (Ni)-containing products raised concerns about their potential hazardous effects on human health. Ni is the most frequent cause of contact allergy (about 17% of women and 3% of men). Ni is present in most of green foods but the content may vary considerably from place to place due to the difference in Ni content of the soil. Several studies have investigated the relationship between Ni intake by food and onset of systemic symptoms. …