Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Heavy Metal Toxins

Heavy metal toxins are substances produced from naturally occurring metals, or from the by-products of industrial processes. They often enter the environment and can become concentrated in food and water sources, leading to potential health concerns for humans and other animals. Heavy metal toxins can cause serious …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited 🔖 ISSN 2641-7669 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Heavy metal toxins are substances produced from naturally occurring metals, or from the by-products of industrial processes. They often enter the environment and can become concentrated in food and water sources, leading to potential health concerns for humans and other animals. Heavy metal toxins can cause serious neurological, kidney, and liver damage, and can also be linked to increased risk of cancer. Exposure to heavy metal toxins can be assessed through blood, urine, and hair tests. Treatment often involves chelation therapy, which removes the heavy metals from the body. Identifying and treating exposure to heavy metal toxins is important to prevent long-term health problems.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Experimental and Clinical Toxicology (ISSN 2641-7669).

Journal editorial board
Roy Gerona · United States Bulent Uysal · United States Ichiro Kawahata · Japan

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