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  2. Metal toxicity - Wikipedia

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    Many metals, particularly heavy metals are toxic, but some are essential, and some, such as bismuth, have a low toxicity. Metals in an oxidation state abnormal to the body may also become toxic: chromium(III) is an essential trace element, but chromium(VI) is a carcinogen. Only soluble metal-containing compounds are toxic.

  3. Toxic heavy metal - Wikipedia

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    A toxic heavy metal is a common but misleading term for a metal-like element noted for its potential toxicity. [4] Not all heavy metals are toxic and some toxic metals are not heavy. [ 5 ] Elements often discussed as toxic include cadmium , mercury and lead , [ 6 ] all of which appear in the World Health Organization 's list of 10 chemicals of ...

  4. Heavy metals - Wikipedia

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    An average 70 kg human body is about 0.01% heavy metals (~7 g, equivalent to the weight of two dried peas, with iron at 4 g, zinc at 2.5 g, and lead at 0.12 g comprising the three main constituents), 2% light metals (~1.4 kg, the weight of a bottle of wine) and nearly 98% nonmetals (mostly water). [51] [n 8]

  5. Heavy metal exposure could increase cardiovascular disease ...

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    Exposure to heavy metals may increase risk of calcium buildup in the walls of coronary arteries, which can lead to chronically narrowed arteries, a new study found.

  6. Metals in medicine - Wikipedia

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    The use of unleaded paints and gas has successfully decreased the number of cases of lead heavy metal poisoning. Nickel, chromium, and cadmium: via metal-DNA interactions, these metals can be carcinogenic. [3] Nickel: allergies to nickel, particularly from skin to metal contact via jewelry, are common.

  7. Excessive heavy metals found in many dark chocolate bars ...

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    While heavy metals can be naturally excreted by the body through sweat and urine, if they are consumed in high amounts they can accumulate in the body and damage major organs.

  8. Lead poisoning - Wikipedia

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    Lead poisoning, also known as plumbism and saturnism, is a type of metal poisoning caused by lead in the body. [2] Symptoms may include abdominal pain, constipation, headaches, irritability, memory problems, infertility, and tingling in the hands and feet. [1]

  9. Marijuana users found to have lead and another heavy metal in ...

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    The heavy metals are linked to long-term health issues. ... “For both cadmium and lead, these metals are likely to stay in the body for years, long after exposure ends,” said Tiffany Sanchez ...