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    Kenneth Gauck
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    copper Poisoning

    On reflection, it was plates and cups which was primarily responsible for
    Greek poisoning. Modern copper pipes are lined. Also a simple charchol
    filter is very effective at removing copper from water.

    Water can be a significant source of copper intake depending upon geographic
    location, water character, water temperature, and the presence of copper
    pipes. At concentrations above 1 mg/L copper can stain laundry and plumbing
    fixtures. Copper can also cause a greenish/blue tint to blonde hair.
    Copper is an essential element at lower levels, but levels above 5 mg/L can
    cause gastrointestinal disturbances or other acute toxic effects.

    Chemists regard copper as a toxic heavy metal. In water without calcium or
    salt, that is slightly acidic, copper toxicity can become a problem. I am
    continuing to look for the specifics in copper maddness.

    The mad Roman emperors were insane for reasons other than heavy metal
    poisoning, though lead poisoning may have contributed to their cruelty. I
    would say a comination of abusinve housholds and inbreeding was primarily
    responsible, although a heritable mental defect may also play a leading
    part.

    Kenneth Gauck
    c558382@earthlink.net

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    Pieter Sleijpen
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    copper Poisoning

    Kenneth Gauck wrote:

    > The mad Roman emperors were insane for reasons other than heavy metal
    > poisoning, though lead poisoning may have contributed to their cruelty. I
    > would say a comination of abusinve housholds and inbreeding was primarily
    > responsible, although a heritable mental defect may also play a leading
    > part.
    >

    Hmmm, never knew that the emporers sons actually followed in their
    father footsteps. Having heard so many stories about assassinations,
    civil wars, etc.

    On a related note, why did they drink from copper cups? Earthwork would
    be a lot better, didn't that cool any drinks better and wouldn't it be
    cheaper?

    Do you know if the tin cups were dangerous to the health of medieval
    poppulace (next to bashed in skulls in tavern brawls that is)...

    Pieter Sleijpen

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