Component

Toxicity effects

Zn

Zinc suppresses copper and iron intake causing peripheral neuropathy.

Co

Active in vitamin B12 and in chemical reactions. Excess causes hearth failures.

Cu

Excess leads to acute gastrointestinal problems.

Cr

Excess may result in renal failures. Excess of Cr+6 is carcinogenic.

Mn

Manganese toxicity result in neurological disorder; manganism, with symptoms of tremors.

Cd

Cadmium compounds are known human carcinogens.

V

Vanadium causes albumin in urine.

Ni

Nickel is carcinogenic and causes neurological deficits.

As

Arsenic causes cancer of the skin, lungs, liver and bladder.

Sb

Antimony causes gastrointestinal problems, kidney damage or liver damage.

Al

Aluminium causes neurotoxicity.

Pb

Lead is a carcinogen affecting every organ and system in the body.