Antimony Toxicity
Antimony toxicity poisoning symptoms,
sources and toxic effects in the body.
Antimony Toxicity Sources Include:
Meats, vegetables, seafood, tobacco,
flame retardants in textiles, mordant in dyeing processes, metal work factories, rubber processing, mining,
smelting and hazardous waste sites.
Synergistic for Antimony Toxicity
Uptake/Retention:
Magnesium or selenium deficiency
increase antimony absorption and retention in the body.
Antagonistic for Antimony Toxicity Uptake/Retention:
Adequate magnesium,
selenium, and methionine decrease the absorption and retention of antimony.
Antimony Toxicity Physiological Interactions in the Body:
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Antimony accumulates in adrenals, thyroid, kidney, liver,
spleen, and bone.
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Clears rapidly from blood.
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Inhibits various enzyme
systems.
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Binds to the good sulfhydryl detoxification chemicals
groups.
Symptoms of Excessive Antimony Exposure and Antimony Toxicity:
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Antimony spots (from vapor)
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Eye and eye lid
inflammation
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Chronic exposure can lead to; antimony pneumonia,
alterations in lung function, chronic bronchitis, chronic emphysema, inactive tuberculosis, pleural
adhesions, and irritation.
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High blood pressure, muscle break down, heart pain.
altered EKG readings.
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Stomach and intestinal
disorders
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Metallic taste
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Gout-like symptoms
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Anorexia
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Fatigue
Antimony Toxicity Reference
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This is not an all-encompassing metal toxicity list. There are other
sources of metal exposure not listed herein.
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