Citation

Hardin J, Seltzer J, Suhandynata R, Spiegel B, Silver R, Thomas D, Galust H, Friedman N, Clark R, Momper J. Clin. Case Rep. 2023; 11(7): e7733.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/ccr3.7733

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Patients that are taking Ayurvedic supplements have an increased risk of heavy metal toxicity. Lead, arsenic, and mercury are frequently identified in these supplements and can cause clinically significant toxicity. Clinicians should screen patients routinely for use of non-pharmaceutical medications and supplements.

Language: en

Keywords

arsenic; ayurvedic supplements; heavy metal poisoning; lead