Antimony

Sources

• Air and soil contains concentrations of antimony
• Antimony which is used in therapy for conditions such as schistosomiasis and leishmaniasis
• Antimony which can leak from plastic bottles into water 
• Breathing in antimony from dust
• Certain foods contain small amounts of antimony - the average concentration of antimony in meats, vegetables and seafood is 0.2 to 1.1 parts per billion
• Occupational work settings where toxic antimony compounds are more prevalent

Conditions associated with a deficiency
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• N/A

Conditions which can be associated with toxicity
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• Heart disease
• Kidney dysfunction
• Liver dysfunction
• Mental health conditions
• Respiratory problems
• Reproductive disorders