Poisoning Symptoms: Testing for Toxins & Food Safety

Poisoning symptoms can arise from food, cookware, or chemicals like nicotine and selenium. Testing for toxins in the blood and recognizing signs of protein poisoning or rat poison exposure are critical steps for emergency health care.

Testing for Toxins in the Blood

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Leigh A. Zaykoski

When toxins enter the body, they are metabolized by the liver or kidneys. After long-term exposure to toxins or short-term exposure to high amounts of toxins, these organs can sustain damage, allowing toxins to build up in the blood and cause severe symptoms.