Fast facts on four heavy metals

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Arsenic facts

- Headaches and lightheadedness can be symptoms of arsenic toxicity.
- One to three cloves of garlic per day may help move arsenic out of the body.

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Mercury facts

- Sensory impairment and a sense of disturbance may occur as a result of mercury toxicity.
- A medical preservative called Thiomersal has drawn scrutiny from many for its mercury content.

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Cadmium facts

- Flu-like symptoms may be a symptom of cadmium toxicity.
- On average, folks who do not smoke cigarettes will have 4-5 times less cadmium in their blood than smokers.

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Lead facts

- Cognitive abilities can be reduced as a result of lead toxicity.
- Vitamin C has offered promise in past lead poisoning treatment regimes.

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