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If we have metals like iron and zinc in our blood, why doesn't that set off metal detectors?

Is it too small an amount of metal? Or is it because it's tiny particles of it instead of a big chunk?
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mathsman · 70-79, M
The metals are there as compounds, not in their pure form
BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F
@mathsman Oh, yeah that makes sense.
mathsman · 70-79, M
@BlueMetalChick What else can I clarify?