著名历史学家吉尔菲兰说:“罗马帝国是亡于铅毒的”。这当然不是历史的结论。但古罗马人的生活与铅制品形影不离是事实。当时的罗马贵族都使用铅制的餐具、器皿,含铅的化妆品,甚至在酒、果酱中也加入含铅添加剂,以增强颜色和香味。罗马人长期受铅的慢性毒害,许多妇女出现不孕、流产、死胎,有的幸运儿出生后也多有痴呆 Gilfiran, a famous historian, said: “The Roman Empire dies of lead poisoning.” This is certainly not a historical conclusion. But it is a fact that ancient Romans lived inseparably with lead products. At that time the Roman nobility used lead-based cutlery, utensils, lead-containing cosmetics, and even added lead additives to wine and jams to enhance color and scent. The Romans are chronically poisoned by lead for many years. Many women have infertility, miscarriage and stillbirth, while others have dementia after birth