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What happens to your body when you ingest poison?

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What happens to your body when you ingest poison?
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Katherine Holmes
28/04/2025 15:30 ‧ 1 month ago | StarsInsider

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Poisoning is what happens when a person is exposed to a substance that can damage their health or endanger their life. This is a broad definition: there are many different substances that can poisonous in the right quantity, and there are multiple ways of them getting into your system.

But in general, the way that a poison will affect someone's depends largely on the type of poison they ingested, as well as the amount. Curious? Check out this gallery to find out more.

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