You Excrete Gold Through Your Skin and Hair The human body contains trace amounts of gold\u2014about 0.2 milligrams in an average 150-pound (68 kg) person. Most of this gold is found in the bloodstream. While it\u2019s an intriguing fact, it\u2019s far too little to make anyone rich. The release of gold occurs on a microscopic level, through natural processes like sweating, shedding skin, and hair growth, making it impossible to notice or collect. Though gold has no significant biological role, its presence alongside other trace elements highlights the complexity of human biology. The idea that your body constantly releases tiny specks of one of the world\u2019s most valuable metals is both fascinating and unexpected.