Case of Lead Poisoning Associated with Herbal Health Supplements.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lead poisoning is a chronic health condition arising from prolonged ingestion and exposure to lead above permissible limits. Although reported globally, developing countries like India and neighboring countries are amongst the most affected by lead.

Objectives

The aim of the present study was to evaluate lead poisoning associated with herbal health supplements in a suspected case.

Materials and methods

A 31-year-old male reported consuming sixteen different herbal health supplements. The case and supplements were assessed for lead levels. The patient came from one of the metro cities of Uttar Pradesh state, India.

Results

The blood lead level of the case was found to be 78.40 μg/dL, which was much higher than the permissible limit of ≤5 μg/dL. Moreov

SUBMITTER: Mahdi AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7731492 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature