Lead Is a Metal Thief

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Long Description: Lead Is a Metal Thief

Lead (Pb) can attach tightly to proteins, knocking out key metals such as zinc (Zn) or calcium (Ca), which are needed for good health.

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Long Description: Lead can attach tightly to proteins, knocking out key metals such as zinc or calcium, which are needed for good health. Zinc (Zn) forms 4 chemical bonds with proteins, but Lead (Pb) forms only 3 chemical bonds with proteins. The result is misshapen proteins.