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Glossary
of Terms
Antimony
Symbol: Sb
Atomic Number: 51
Anitmony is accumulated
in the hair of antimony-exposed workers
and their children, with higher levels
observed in the children's hair. Amtiony
is also accumulated in the hair of
anyone living in areas of environmental
pollution (via airborne particles
from smelting processes and phosphorus
fertilizer production) which leads
to these elevated hair levels.
It has been found
that elevated levels of antimony can
cause acute symptoms of the gastrointestinal
tract and cause damage to the liver,
kidneys, and heart.
Common sources of
antimony are tobacco, solder, flame
retardants in textiles, mining, food,
water, and airborne particles. This
is in addition to pottery glazes and
cooking utensils, where it may be
used as well.
It is estimated
that approximately 100 mcg. of Antimony
is consumed daily. Whatever is not
eliminated may be stored in the liver,
adrenals, thyroid, spleen, kidneys,
blood, and hair. When added to other
heavy metals in the body, it's toxic
effects are magnified.
The term Antimony
derives from a combination of Greek
words anti (opposed) and monos (solitude).
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