The Role of Antioxidants in the Prevention of Cadmium-Induced Endothelial Dysfunction
This review explores how cadmium (Cd) exposure impairs endothelial function—primarily through oxidative stress—and how antioxidants can mitigate these effects. Cd induces reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, reduces nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability, and disrupts vasodilatory function, contributing to vascular inflammation and hypertension. The article reviews in vitro and in vivo studies