Bismuth Toxicity

Oct. 26, 2021

[00:03:02] Bismuth toxicity on a heavy metals test - causes and preventative measures.

[00:05:29] Common sources of bismuth.

[00:07:20] Problems stemming from bismuth toxicities.

[00:07:47] Symptoms of bismuth toxicity.

[00:08:29] Eliminating bismuth.

[00:09:24] Supporting detoxification.

Resources:

• Bismuth: Environmental Pollution and Health Effects
• Bismuth encephalopathy- a rare complication of long-standing use of bismuth subsalicylate
• Black granules on the skin after bismuth subsalicylate ingestion
• Bismuth Toxicity Presenting as Declining Mobility and Falls
• Bismuth Toxicity, Often Mild, Can Result in Severe Poisonings
• Heavy metal poisoning in glass worker characterised by severe
• Multi-elemental bio-imaging of rat tissue from a study investigating the bioavailability of bismuth from shotgun pellets

[00:10:41] Nitrates in cured and “uncured” meats - is celery seed better? (to be discussed next week)

[00:12:01] Nitrates discussed briefly during 3/31/20 Office Hours.