Can lead from old pipes and some cookware damage your cardiovascular system (at high heat)?
Based on 1 peer-reviewed studyhome
Verdict: Avoid
Lead has known links to health effects people usually want to avoid, especially for kids and during pregnancy.
The research at a glance
| Study | Journal | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Global burden of cardiovascular disease attributable to lead exposure: based on the global burden of disease study 2021. | Front Public Health | 2026 |
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