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Bismuth Toxicity

Symptoms of bismuth toxicity include:

  • confusion

  • decreased appetite

  • weight loss

  • weakness

  • joint pain

  • skin rash

  • tremors

  • diarrhea

  • staining on gums.

Bismuth Toxicity Sources:

  • Drinking water, fruits, vegetables (small amounts), pharmaceuticals, antacids, anti-diarrheal and ulcer medications. 
  • Cosmetics, automatic sprinklers, fuse alloys, solders, pigments and paints, semiconductors, electronic components, batteries, metal mining and refining.  

Contributing Causes of Bismuth Toxicity Uptake/Retention:

Methionine deficiency

How do Decrease Bismuth Toxicity Uptake/Retention: 

Insure adequate Alpha Lipoic acid and methionine as “SAM-e

 

Bismuth Toxicity Actions in the Body:  

  • Binds to sulfhydryl detoxification sites, inactivates enzymes, affects methylation.
  • Distributes to liver, kidney, soft tissues, and bones.
  • Also affects central nervous system (brain and nerves) and mucous membranes.
  • Excess may cause nephrotoxicity (kidney toxicity) with renal tubular lesions.

Symptoms of Bismuth Toxicity and Excessive Exposure: 

  • Confusion
  • Decreased appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Weakness
  • Joint pain
  • Skin rash
  • Tremors
  • Diarrhea
  • Staining on gums

References

Genova Diagnostics Toxic & Nutrient Elements Chart

 

 

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