Heavy metal poisoning has become a major health problem in recent history and will inevitably worsen as more countries become industrialized nations. Metals and industrial biologics leach into the water and enter the food chain.
Heavy metals have a density of more than five times that of water, which means that the human body cannot successfully break down foreign bodies and is forced to retain them. The buildup of trapped heavy metals in the body causes toxicity to poison the bloodstream, leading to damage to the kidneys, lungs, nervous system, and other organs.
What is heavy metal poisoning (toxicity)?
Heavy metal toxicity is the level of toxic metal that has been absorbed into the body in numerous ways, usually depending on the type of metal. The four main toxic metals are aluminum, lead, cadmium and mercury. These metals can cause various complications and actually in many cases lead to illness and disease.
Aluminum.
Aluminum is the most common toxic metal and is found in almost everyone’s body. Whether under the arms, on the teeth or even on the skin, aluminum is found more than any other metal. Sources: aluminum foil, antacids, aspirin, toothpaste, dust, car exhaust, treated water, nasal spray, dairy products, salt, commercially raised beef, tobacco smoke, antiperspirants, bleached flour, cans, food for animals, ceramics, canned food, cosmetics and even cigarette filters.
Aluminum toxicity symptoms.
Symptoms are thought to include brittle bones, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis, since aluminum is stored in the bones. Kidney disease and malfunction can also result, as the kidneys filter out aluminum. ADHD, ADD, hyperactivity, memory disturbances and learning disabilities.
How to get tested?
Getting tested for heavy metal poisoning is relatively easy and can be detected through a hair test, you’ll need to talk to your doctor about getting tested.
How to treat heavy metal toxicity.
Although there are supplements available that claim to rid the body of these harmful metals, the best course of action would be to detoxify the body naturally.