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What are some potential side effects of dioxin exposure?

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Dr. Scott Shapiro answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Side effects: Dioxins are highly toxic and can cause reproductive and developmental problems, damage the immune system, interfere with hormones and also cause cancer.

Answered 6/17/2014

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