
Basic Assessment and Heavy Metal Burden: Optimizing Drug Metabolism
In modern medicine, drug metabolism is crucial for the success of treatment. However, exposure to heavy metals can significantly impact the drug metabolism process, which in turn affects therapeutic outcomes. Accumulation of heavy metals in the body can interfere with the function of important organs such as the liver and kidneys, which are responsible for drug metabolism and excretion. Excessive heavy metal burden can lead to either too slow or too fast drug metabolism, thus affecting drug efficacy or causing adverse reactions. Therefore, a basic assessment of heavy metal burden is essential for optimizing drug metabolism and ensuring effective treatment.