Gold

Gold: biological information

Biological role of gold: gold has no biological role but does form the basis of some drugs (possibly toxic) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Its mode of action appears not to be understood.

Levels in humans

How much gold is in your body? Find out here.

You can use this form to calculate how much gold your body contains. Enter your weight in either kilograms or pounds and click the "Calculate" button. You must enter a number, not text! Elements for which there are no data will always give a value of zero for the weight, no matter what you put in the weight box.

Hazards and Risks

Hazards and risks associated with gold: gold is not absorbed well by the body and its compounds are not normally particularly toxic. Up to 50% of arthritic patients treated with gold-containing drugs may show toxic effects however resulting in damage to the liver and to the kidneys.

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