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Significance of Toxic metals

Toxic metals are defined as harmful metal elements that can cause detrimental health effects when accumulated in biological systems over time. These metals, including heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, can contaminate herbal medicines and other products, leading to serious health risks such as heavy metal poisoning. Their presence in the environment also poses threats to ecosystems and plant health, making monitoring and regulation essential to safeguard public and environmental health.

Synonyms: Poisonous metals, Hazardous metals

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The concept of Toxic metals in scientific sources

Science Books

Toxic metals, such as cadmium, lead, and arsenic, refer to heavy metals that accumulate in the environment and living organisms, leading to significant health risks, particularly when present in tobacco products.

Significance in Scientific journals, articles, etc.:

From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences

(1) Hazardous substances such as aluminum and iron found in bauxite, which can contaminate water and pose health risks.[1]

This section includes scientific research in the field of healthcare, often involving traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Holistic health. It includes papers from scientific journals classified as either original, clinical or experimental research, review articles or case reports.