ArticleJournal of health & pollution2020
Case of Lead Poisoning Associated with Herbal Health Supplements.
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- Lead and arsenic intoxications by traditional and alternative medicine: men are more sensitive than women.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2025Pooled it
- A Study of Maternal and Umbilical Cord Blood Lead Levels in Pregnant Women.Indian journal of clinical biochemistry : IJCB · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundLead poisoning is a chronic health condition arising from prolonged ingestion and exposure to lead above permissible limits. Although reported globally, developing countries like India and neighboring countries are amongst the most affected by lead.
objectivesThe aim of the present study was to evaluate lead poisoning associated with herbal health supplements in a suspected case. MATERIALS AND
methodsA 31-year-old male reported consuming sixteen different herbal health supplements. The case and supplements were assessed for lead levels. The patient came from one of the metro cities of Uttar Pradesh state, India.
resultsThe blood lead level of the case was found to be 78.40 μg/dL, which was much higher than the permissible limit of ≤5 μg/dL. Moreover, one of the supplements was found to have a very high lead content.
conclusionsThe present study demonstrated a case of lead poisoning which was very likely due to high lead content present in one of the supplements. The case had typical neurological signs of lead toxicity such as irritability, frequent headache, mental dullness, generalized pain, muscle weakness, numbness and tingling, and twitching and shaking of the legs while sleeping. PATIENT CONSENT: Obtained. COMPETING INTERESTS: The authors declare no competing financial interests.
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