Heavy metal belongs to a subset of elements that possess metallic-like properties and can include such materials as arsenic, mercury, and silver. Those exposed to these materials may develop what is known as heavy metal poisoning, a large build-up of metals in the body that can cause a ...
After reading about the cyanide and the potential risks, I'd feel more comfortable using elderflower topically anyway. I know it's just the stems that contain arsenic but I'd still be worried about having it as tea. Maybe a few stems might have been included in the tea by accident, I ...
In some cases, chronic heavy metal poisoning may result in the development of certain diseases. For instance, arsenic, chromium, and cadmium are all thought to cause certain types of cancer. Excessive exposure to thallium and zinc may cause neurological complications. ...