Heavy Metals
Silent poisons. Heavy metals like lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium accumulate in the body over time, disrupting enzymes, damaging organs, and causing neurological problems. Exposure is ubiquitous. Testing and careful detoxification strategies are essential for those affected.
Common Heavy Metals
Mercury
Fish, dental amalgams, vaccines. Neurological damage. Impairs detox pathways.
Lead
Old paint, pipes, soil. Cognitive impairment. Stores in bones for decades.
Arsenic
Rice, well water, chicken. Carcinogen. Disrupts metabolism.
Cadmium
Smoking, shellfish, chocolate. Kidney damage. Long half-life.
Aluminum
Cookware, antacids, vaccines. Brain accumulation. Alzheimer's connection debated.
Thallium
Coal, electronics. Hair loss symptom. Less common but toxic.
Signs of Heavy Metal Toxicity
Neurological
Brain fog, memory issues, tremors, numbness, tingling, mood changes.
Fatigue
Chronic tiredness, weakness. Mitochondrial disruption.
Digestive
Nausea, abdominal pain, metallic taste, appetite changes.
Cardiovascular
Hypertension (lead), arrhythmias. Vascular damage.
Kidney
Reduced function. Cadmium particularly nephrotoxic.
Immune
Suppression or autoimmunity. Chronic infections. Allergies.
Testing & Treatment
Blood Testing
Shows recent/ongoing exposure. Less useful for stored metals. Lead, mercury.
Hair Analysis
Long-term exposure indicator. Some controversy. HTMA with ratios.
Provoked Urine
Chelator given, then urine collected. Shows tissue burden. Controversial.
Chelation Therapy
DMSA, DMPS, EDTA. Binds and removes metals. Must be done carefully.
Gentle Support
Glutathione, chlorella, cilantro, fiber. Support before aggressive chelation.
Source Removal
Remove ongoing exposure first. Amalgam removal carefully. Water filtration.