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Do heavy metals collect in the human body?

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Do heavy metals collect in the human body?
« on: 29/04/2009 04:30:02 »
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Do heavy metals collect in the human body and can they be removed with foot pads as shown on TV?
 
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  • Do heavy metals collect in the human body?
    « Reply #1 on: 29/04/2009 07:56:59 »
    Yes and no.
    The body collects some heavy metals but there's very little excreted through the skin.
    « Last Edit: 29/04/2009 22:44:43 by Bored chemist »
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