Vibrant Labs Metal Toxicity
Heavy metal toxicity is under-represented as a root cause of many illnesses and diseases in humans and can affect virtually all biological systems within the human body. They are present in all regions of the United States, and can accumulate in the air, soil, and drinking/ground water sources in and around concentrated sources of heavy metals. This includes industrialized areas and areas with pollution.
Heavy metal toxicity could be the root cause of many common neurological disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune diseases and disorders associated with increased oxidative distress and cellular dysfunction. Populations at higher risk to heavy metal toxicity include developing fetuses, children, the immuno-compromised and people with impaired liver function or reduced antioxidant activity.
Metal Toxicity Testing is recommended for individuals with the following disorders:
Neurological symptoms- memory loss, numbness, tingling, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s
Respiratory symptoms- lung disease, breathing problems, respiratory distress, pneumonia
Gastrointestinal symptoms- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatic cancer, decreased absorption
Skeletal and bone-related symptoms- osteoporosis, reduced bone mineral density
Renal and hepatic symptoms- renal failure, elevated liver enzymes, hepatic failure
Dermatological symptoms- dermatitis, eczema, hair loss, skin lesions, dry skin
Reproductive symptoms- infertility, difficulty conceiving, birth defects, miscarriage