Heavy Metal Toxicity

Heavy metal toxicity displays itself in each individual differently and comes from many sources. Signs and symptoms of heavy metal exposure will vary in nature and intensity depending on the type and quantity of metal involved. Early symptoms of toxicity can be missed because they are often non-specific. Excessive exposure and damage to several different organs can occur even if you have no, few, or nonspecific symptoms. However, having some idea of what to look for can be very helpful as you try to determine if this is a possibility you should pursue.

Symptoms of Heavy Metal Toxicity:

Again, signs and symptoms of heavy metal toxicity are dependent on the type of metal that is present. If you are experiencing more than 5 of the symptoms from the list below please consider getting a hair analysis to evaluate your level of metal exposure:

Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Nervous system symptoms such as numbness, tingling of hands and feet, weakness
Anemia
Kidney damage
Liver damage
Burning Pain
Over acid stomach
Yeast overgrowth
In the lungs – irritation, edema
Brain dysfunction, memory loss
Changes in behavior
Multiple chemical sensitivities
Migraines
Malformed bones in children, weakened bones
In pregnant women – miscarriage, premature labor
hyperhidrosis

Mercury can cause intermittent paralysis in some individuals. Arsenic disrupts thyroid-mediated gene regulation, and may be a cause of diabetes, as well as obesity. Molybdenum can inhibit the liver enzymes leading to a yellow coloring of the skin.