Antimony
Sources
Conditions associated with a deficiency
Conditions which can be associated with toxicity
- 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
- N/A
Conditions which can be associated with toxicity
- Heart disease
- Kidney dysfunction
- Liver dysfunction
- Mental health conditions
- Respiratory problems
- Reproductive disorders
