The Link Between Marijuana Use and Higher Levels of Toxic Metals

A new study has found that marijuana users have higher levels of lead and cadmium in their blood and urine compared to non-users. The study examined blood and urine tests of 7,254 marijuana users and found that they had 27% higher levels of iron, 22% higher levels of cadmium, and 21% higher levels of iron in their bodies. Heavy metals like lead and cadmium can have harmful effects on health, including kidney disease and lung cancer. The study highlights the need for further research on cannabis and its potential contaminants, as well as the importance of regulating heavy metals in cannabis products.