Synergistic for Antimony Toxicity Uptake/Retention:
Magnesium or selenium deficiency increase antimony absorption and retention in the body.
Antagonistic for Antimony Toxicity Uptake/Retention:
Adequate magnesium, selenium, and methionine decrease the absorption and retention of antimony.
Antimony Toxicity Physiological Interactions in the Body:
Antimony accumulates in adrenals, thyroid, kidney, liver, spleen, and bone.
Clears rapidly from blood.
Inhibits various enzyme systems.
Binds to the good sulfhydryl detoxification chemicals groups.
Symptoms of Excessive Antimony Exposure and Antimony Toxicity:
Antimony spots (from vapor)
Eye and eye lid inflammation
Chronic exposure can lead to; antimony pneumonia, alterations in lung function, chronic bronchitis, chronic emphysema, inactive tuberculosis, pleural adhesions, and irritation.
High blood pressure, muscle break down, heart pain. altered EKG readings.
Stomach and intestinal disorders
Metallic taste
Gout-like symptoms
Anorexia
Fatigue