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LEAD INFORMATION
Lead is a metal that is chemically similar to nutrient metals such as iron, calcium and zinc. Lead typically displaces these metals from their sites of action but cannot perform their biological functions. Typically, lead poisoning interferes with many body systems, particularly vulnerable are the nervous system, kidneys, blood and bone marrow.
Lead exposure  is a constant threat to our health.  Lead can be found in old plumbing systems, old house paint, batteries, pesticides, lead-glazed pottery and some food-processing chemicals.
More than ninety percent of the lead in blood is found inside red blood cells. Lead in the central nervous system tends to accumulate in the gray matter - with highest concentrations in the cerebellum. Lead does cross the placenta and has been associated with neonatal deaths. Lead has an adverse effects on sperm and eggs and can lead to fertility problems. A number of epidemiological  studies have shown an association between increases in blood pressure with elevated body levels of lead. Thus, lead poisoning is characterized by nerve damage (wristdrop/footdrop) - shortened red blood cell life - kidney damage - an increase in blood pressure - and reproductive problems.  If poisoning is suspected consult your physician.
The following is a case history presented in  the Center for Disease Control - MMWR (January 22, l999 /48(02);27-29). "On February 19, l997, a 33-year old Cambodian woman, her husband, and their two children were screened at a free lead-screening event sponsored by a nursing school community health promotion center. The husband had a BLL (blood lead level) of less than 10 ug/dL, and the children, aged 8 and 2 years, had BLL's of 2 ug/dL and 3 ug/dL, respectively. The woman, however, had a DLL of 44 ug/dL and a confirmatory BLL on March 3 of 42 ug/dL. The woman reported no symptoms associated with lead poisoning (e.g., muscle pains or weakness, headaches, or loss of appetite.

The investigation of this case confirmed that an Asian remedy for menstrual cramps, "KooSar" pills were contaminated with lead. The pills were manufactured in Hong Kong and sold in New York City and SanFrancisco, and other states. It appears that the lead was present in the red dye used on the pills.

Adulterants, including lead, have been noted in Asian traditional or folk medicines (Ko,RJ. Adulterants in Asian patent medicine (Letter) N Engl J Med 1998;339:847 and Beigel, et al Clinical problem solving a leading question N Engl J Med 1998; 339:827-30) .

Folk remedies and cosmetics from East Indian, Pakistani, Chinese, and Latin American cultures that have contained lead include: alarcon, alkohl, azarcon, bali goli, coral, gliasard, greta, kohl, liga, pay-loo-ah, rueda, and surma (Mulroy et al. What you should know about lead poisoning: a resource manual for childcare providers. Hartford, Conn:Connecticut Dept. of Public Health 1997:1-10)."

The consumer must be wary and always keep track of the supplements  they are using and always keep packages and labels.
Treatment of lead poisoning.
Pesticides -  Human Ecosystem
Plants and health.
Malathion.
Food allergies.
Tartrazine.
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