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I used to eat a lot of graphite from pencil.will there be any danger to my health? but now i stopped eating this when will it show the effect?

Q: i used to eat a lot of graphite from pencil.will there be any danger to my health? but now i stopped eating this when will it show the effect?

: No, it is not toxic to your body.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, it is not toxic to your body.

Answered 12/17/2022

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A member asked:

I used to eat a lot of graphite from pencil.will there be any danger to my health? but now i stopped eating this when will it show the effect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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