By, Medical News Tip Thursday | August 31, 2023
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Columbia University discovered metals in marijuana users' blood and urine, raising worries about exposure to lead and cadmium.
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This study connects marijuana use with metal levels in the body, unlike earlier plant-focused investigations.
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The researchers examined NHANES data spanning multiple years, a valuable source for their study.
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Different groups were formed based on participants' marijuana and tobacco consumption for the study's purposes.
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The researchers determined usage through participant smoking habits and self-reported information.
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Marijuana is prevalent, and rules governing it vary across different states, leading to inconsistent regulations.
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Some states have guidelines for metals in marijuana, though these regulations differ substantially.
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Tiffany R. Sanchez from Columbia Public Health stresses the need for further research in this area.
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The study also benefited from contributions by experts from Emory University School of Medicine.
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