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Anything in your body will either be absorbed through the skin, ingested, inhaled, or are products of metabolism.

Many so called toxins are "natural". And, your body has developed methods to get rid of harmful chemicals and contaminants.
For example your lungs have a system of macrophages, cilia, and mucus to help keep them clean.
Your kidneys filter out water soluble chemicals which are excreted in urine.
Your liver aids with the metabolism of other molecules.

I wouldn't consider the body as being full of toxins, and food products have been tested for safety. However, everything in good measure. A little amount of drugs can be used for medication. Too much of them can be lethal. Lead or Mercury are natural elements that humans have happened to concentrate. A little is "ok". Excess is toxic. Some chemicals are relatively safe on their own, but have toxic metabolites. For example Methanol is mildly intoxicating, but on its own would be little different than ethanol. The problem is that it is metabolized in the liver to formaldehyde and formic acid which is deadly.

Of course, the other issue is then intentionally filling the body with known harmful toxins. For example smoking or chewing tobacco which people know damage cilia, and cause irreparable damage to the lungs and throat. And, can cause cancer. Yet, people continue to produce tobacco, sell it, and people buy and smoke it.

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