In rats given lead acetate, green tea in the drinking water eased the weight loss, glutathione and SOD depletion, DNA fragmentation and brain tissue damage the metal caused, Egyptian researchers report. The work was done in animals, not people.
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Is your teapot safe to use?
Belgian researchers simulated brewing in metallic teapots and found most leached lead and nickel at levels they judged to pose a serious poisoning risk. The study, in Food Additives and Contaminants, followed a case of lead poisoning in a family that used such teapots.
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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Chips and dust from old lead paint are the most common source of childhood lead exposure, usually swallowed as contaminated house dust or soil. Other sources, which account for up to 30% of poisoned children in some areas, include remedies like azarcon and greta, imported candy, toys and pottery.
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