A comprehensive safety review of heavy metals found in Yellow, Red, Black Tongkat Ali and Kacip Fatimah is an important aspect of ensuring the quality and safety of these herbal supplements. Heavy metals, such as lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury, can potentially pose health risks when present in excessive amounts. Here's a brief overview of each heavy metal, its potential health implications and where it's normally found at:
Lead (Pb) : fruit juices, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, the air, the soil, the water, and even inside our homes
Cadmium (Cd) : cereals, leafy vegetables, nuts, legumes, rice, spinach, oats, barley, and potatoes
Arsenic (As) : fish, shellfish, meat, poultry, dairy products, and cereals
Mercury (Hg) : wine, certain types of fish (king mackerel, marlin, orange roughy, shark, swordfish, tilefish, ahi tuna, and bigeye tuna)
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