Question

In more details, how does heavy metal causes kidney damage when consuming heavy metal contaminated plants?

Answer 1

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When consuming plants that are contaminated with heavy metals, such as cadmium, lead, mercury, and arsenic, these metals can accumulate in the kidneys over time and cause damage to the organ.

Heavy metals are toxic substances that can disrupt normal kidney function by interfering with important processes such as detoxification, filtration, and excretion. They can also cause oxidative stress and inflammation in the kidneys, leading to cell damage and dysfunction.

Additionally, heavy metals can bind to proteins in the kidneys and disrupt their normal functioning, leading to impaired kidney function. This can result in symptoms such as decreased urine production, proteinuria (presence of protein in the urine), and electrolyte imbalances.

Prolonged exposure to heavy metals through contaminated plants can lead to chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, and other serious health complications. Therefore, it is important to avoid consuming plants that are contaminated with heavy metals and to regularly monitor and limit exposure to these toxic substances to protect kidney health.