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November 2008 Vol 128 No 6 The Journal of The Royal Society for the Promotion of Health JRSH One fifth of Ayurvedic medicines manufactured in the US or India contain lead, mercury or arsenic, say scientists at Boston University School of Medicine. They randomly purchased 193 products over the internet from 37 different manufacturers, and 20.7% contained one or more of the three metals. Don’t leave your health open to the elements. Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic in USand Indian-Manufactured Ayurvedic Medicines Sold via the Internet. JAMA 2008;300(8):915-923.