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Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning symptoms, sources, interactions in the body and tests.
Lead Poisoning Sources:
- Dolomite, soil, pewter ware, pesticides, make up and hair
coloring.
- Paint pigments, ceramics, stained glass and crystal glass
production.
- Home and business water pipes, drains, and soldering materials.
- Batteries, cable coverings, plumbing, ammunition, and fuel
additives.
- Other sources include; PVC plastics, x-ray shielding, newsprint and
pencils.
Synergistic for Toxic Lead Uptake/Retention:
- Calcium, iron, zinc, and phosphate deficiencies increase
absorption.
- Children and infants have 40% higher absorption.
Antagonistic for Toxic Lead Uptake/Retention:
- Calcium, zinc, and phytate decrease absorption.
- Adequate selenium.
Lead Poisoning Physiological Interactions:
- Lead binds to hemoglobin, deposits in bone, aorta, kidney tubules, brain,
adrenal, thyroid, liver.
- Inhibits heme (iron) synthesis, may depress mitochondrial respiratory chain
(energy production inside your cells).
- ATP-ases (cellular energy) also affected.
Lead Poisoning Symptoms of Excessive Exposure:
- Microcytic anemia, glycosuria, cognitive dysfunction, anorexia, metallic
taste, insomnia, reticulocytosis.
- Target organs include the brain, bone, blood, kidneys, and thyroid
gland.
Lead Poisioning Test:
Return from Lead Poisoning to Lead Toxicity Information
Return from Lead Poisioning to Human Heavy Metal
Toxicity Symptoms
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