I understand putting them in bullets intended for things you’re not going to eat, such as military use. But why would we use something that can kill us and shoot it at something like a deer? Isn’t that risking lead poisoning?
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The risk of lead poisoning from a single bullet is quite low. The bullet effects a relatively small area of the carcass. The lead in the bullet is inorganic which is difficult for the body to absorb. If you were to swallow the bullet, it would look very similar when it left your body at the other end. When metals are dissolved it is a lot easier for the body to absorb.
For example when someone has an iron deficiency. Chewing on a stick of metal would not help. Rather you could take supplements in the form of pills or injections or eat more food that is naturally rich in the element.
Additionally, long term exposure to lead is the serious risk. If you drank water with high levels of lead one time, you would probably not see any signs. If you drank that same water every day for many years, the health risk would be very high.
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