Erschienen in:Jülich : Kernforschungsanlage Jülich, Verlag, Berichte der Kernforschungsanlage Jülich 1539, 23 p. (1978).
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Data from literature are reported, whieh show the effeet of the isotope deuterium, instead of hydrogen, on various organisms. Deuterium is introdueed normally as heavy water (D$_{2}$O). The application of deuterium instead of hydrogen mainly ehanges the enzymatic reactions. Therefore, while the relative deuterium contentincreases, the function of the organisms is disturbed. Comparing with mammals the man should tolerate a concentration of 10 % D$_{2}$O (body water). This level can only be reached by a rapid drinking of about 5 liter D$_{2}$O, or by drinking 020 instead of water during 4 days at a normal rate. These situations normally should not occur. Therefore, heavy water should not generally be considered as a toxic substance.