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How Toxic are Metals in the Body?

How Toxic are Metals in the Body? Vanita Dahia Toxicity of heavy metals can be damaging to health. Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements found in multiple industrial, domestic, agricultural, medical, and technological applications. Toxic levels of metals may be potentially harmful to the body affecting neurological, endocrine, metabolic and immune systems. Their toxicity depends …

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Potential Heavy Metal Toxicity in Gluten-free, Vegetarian and Vegan Diets

by Vanita Dahia   Just when you though eating vegetarian foods could be healthier for you, a recent study has shown that you may be taking in metals such as Arsenic, Mercury, Lead, Cadmium, and Cobalt. Many gluten-free diets include grains which has been shown to be associated with increased metal bioaccumulation. The levels of heavy metals in urine and …

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