Occupational exposure to cadmium hasbeen associated with occurence of increased oxidativestress and cancer (Santos et al., 2005). Cadmium itselfis unable to generate free radials directly, however, viaindirect mechanisms, it can cause free radical-induceddamage to the gene expression.
The thyroid gland is located in the front lower part of the neck. Hormones released by the gland travel through your bloodstream and affect nearly every part of your body, from your heart and brain, to your muscles and skin. The thyroid controls how your body's cells use energy from food, a process called metabolism.ormones released by the gland travel through your bloodstream and affect nearly every part of your body, from your heart and brain, to your muscles and skin. The thyroid controls how your body's cells use energy from food, a process called metabolism.
Hypothyroidism can affect many parts of the body, and treatment can often lead to normalization of these conditions. These are some ways that an underactive thyroid can affect the body: 1  High cholesterol and heart disease: Hypothyroidism slows your body's metabolism and can cause a buildup of bad cholesterol.2  It can also slow the heart and lead to an enlarged heart or heart failure.ypothyroidism can affect many parts of the body, and treatment can often lead to normalization of these conditions. These are some ways that an underactive thyroid can affect the body: 1  High cholesterol and heart disease: Hypothyroidism slows your body's metabolism and can cause a buildup of bad cholesterol.