Thallium

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Description

Thallium is a type of Toxic Heavy Metal (Mineral).

 

Toxic Effects of Thallium

Thallium poisoning is often FATAL.

 

Metabolism

 Thallium may interfere with cellular Energy production at essential steps in Glycolysis, the Krebs Cycle and oxidative phosphorylation.

 

Nervous System

 Thallium may cause (peripheral) Neuropathy.  [1]

 

Thallium may Interfere with these Substances

Enzymes

 Thallium may interfere with the activity of Sodium/Potassium ATPase.

 

Vitamins

 Thallium may cause the depletion of Vitamin B2.

 

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