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I used to eat lot of pencil leads daily.what are the side effects? does it lead to cancer? what treatment should i take?
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There is no lead in pencils nowadays. It is made by graphite and clay, no toxic effect.
Answered 12/19/2022
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No, Get iron supplement. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Answered 12/17/2022
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