Types of Homotoxins
Types of Homotoxins
Types of Homotoxins
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Metals and metalloids<br />
• Toxicity <strong>of</strong> metals according to dose level and time <strong>of</strong> exposure<br />
• In cases <strong>of</strong> acute exposure<br />
• Through drinking water, foodstuffs or occupational exposure<br />
• Symptoms: acute gastrointestinal syndrome, renal impairment,<br />
neurotoxicity, etc.<br />
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Dose level and time are the main parameters for the toxicity <strong>of</strong> a substance. Of<br />
course an acute exposure to a high level has on short term more risks as a lethal<br />
level might get reached. Metals and metalloids are in soil, water and air and<br />
therefore drinking water, exposure in open air and even food (over the food chain<br />
from lower to higher level) might be a risk.<br />
Main symptoms for metal or metalloid intoxications are gastrointestinal syndrome,<br />
renal impairment till failure, neurotoxicicy, liver damage, respiratory complaints<br />
etc…<br />
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