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. 2020 Nov 23;11:574936. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2020.574936

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Range of human chemical exposures that are associated with aging. From heavy metals/ions to particulate matter (PM) of various sizes (PM_2.5, PM₁₀), carbon black (BC), pesticides, PDBEs, phthalates, BPA, drugs (methamphetamine, paracetamol) to metalloids (methylmercury, arsenate) to chemicals from addiction (ethanol, nicotine, cocaine). Shown also are selenium and crocin (from Saffron plant) that exert protective effect on aging.