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Mice fed a diet containing both tannic acid and lead acetate showed increased weight gain and greater fecundity when compared with those on a diet containing lead acetate alone. The most significant improvement was provided by adding 2% tannic acid (wt/wt) to ground food containing 3% lead acetate. The affinity of tannic acid for heavy metals is suggested as a reason for this protective effect.
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Peaslee, M.H., Einhellig, F.A. Protective effect of tannic acid in mice receiving dietary lead. Experientia 33, 1206 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01922331
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Keywords
- Acetate
- Heavy Metal
- Weight Gain
- Protective Effect
- Tannic Acid