Metal Toxicity: how to recognize it; how to resolve it.

Submitted by support on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 03:10

Metal Toxicity:

how to recognize it; how to resolve it.

Toxic metals are metals that are poisonous soluble compounds that have no biological role, i.e., they are not essential minerals OR they are not in forms that are bio-available OR they are in forms that toxic to the body.

Dfferent substances may have different structures, ie., magnesium has 12 different forms, but only 3 forms are bio-available. On the other hand Magnesium stearate reduces absorption of whatever it is involved in. So lets look at some of the metal concerns:

1) The most common heavy metal toxins are:

Aluminum
Arsenic
Cadium
Lead
Mercury

2) You can be more vulnerable to toxins because:

Genetic predispositions
Chronic conditions

3) It can be difficult to eliminate the toxins:

Due to genetic predispositions (i.e., APO-E 4/3 & 4/4 genotypes are more susceptible to metal toxicities, like mercury)
If you have chronic conditions

4) People who accumulate more than one metal toxicity will have an accumulative compound effect more than those who fail to eliminate only one kind of metal toxicity (i.e., synergistic toxicity according to Dr. Boyd Hayley of UofK).

5) Common Signs & Symptoms in general (for specific metals, go further down):

Anemia
Arthritis
Brain fog & dementias
Brain & liver damage
Cancer
Chronic infections
Chronic malaise (through general discomfort, fatique and illness)
Chronic pain (through muscle, tendons & soft tissues)
Depression
Developmental issues: ADHD, slow learning, etc.
Dizziness
Fibromyalgia
Fibrocystic breast disease (from caffeine)
Food allergies
Gastrointestinal complaints (diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, heartburn,
indigestion)
Migraines and/or headaches
Mood swings, depression, and/or anxiety
Nervous system malfunctions – burning extremities, numbness, tingling paralysis,
and/or an electrifying feeling throughout the body
Osteoporosis
PMS
Visual disturbances

6) Symptoms associated with some individual metal toxins:

a) Arsenic

nausea
abdominal pain
cutis edema
diarrhea
excessive salivation
eyelid edema
fatigue
garlic odor on breath
headache
increased pigmentation of palms & soles
kidney failure
limb paralysis
mental impairment
mottled brown skin
paresthesia
paralysis
perforation of nasal septum
progressive blindness
vertigo
mental signs: apathy, dementia, anorexia

b) Lead

Abdominal pain
Adrenal fatique/insufficiency
Chronic renal failure
Cognitive dysfunction
Constipation
Convulsion
Fatique
Gastrointestinal complaints
Gout
Headache
Hemolytic anemia
Hypertension
Hypothyroid
Impotence
Irritability
Loss of libido
Nausea
Peripheral neuropathy
Weight loss
mental symptoms: anxiety, cognitive dysfunctions, confusions, delusions, depression, disturbing dreams, excitement, restlessness

c) Mercury

Excess salivation
Gingivigis
Metallic taste in mouth
Stomach & Kidney problems
Tremors
Mental symptoms: anorexia, apathy and depression, irritability, mental deterioration, psychosis, shyness
http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C15891.html

Copper toxicity is a huge factor in the higher incidence of Autism in children as well as ADD (attention deficit disorder) as well as teen depression, Bipolar, and even Schizophrenia.

Common Causes of Metal Toxicity:

Acute exposure:

Vaccinations that contain thimerosal (mercury preservative)
Mishandled metals at the job site
Chemical & heavy metal spills

Chronic exposure:

Fillings/amalgams
Skin whitening products that contain mercury (11) chloride
Anti-per spirants with aluminum
Florescent lamps
Living in a home with paints older than 1978
Smoking and/or inhaling second hand smoke
Eating contaminated foods (i.e., fish with mercury)
Living near a landfill
Working in an environment where exposure is prevalent (i.e., dentist’s office)

Treatment:

a. Chelation factors:

i. Glutahtione accelerators: oral or nutrition glutathione is of no value as there are no transporters across the cellular membrane. Glutathione has to be made inside each and every cell of the body

1. Glutathione is a major chelator in the body
It is made in every cell of the body
Hugely important for toxins like mercury & aluminum
2. Therefore you have to use glutathione accelerators (for more information go to (http://choicesunlimited.ca/content/max-glutathione-accelerator-0)

ii. The following nutrients have been historically used to diminish metal toxicity and its' efforts:

1. Vitamins

a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin E

2. Specific molecules

a. Alpha lipoic acid (ALA)
b. Bioflavonoids
c. CoQ10
d. L-cysteine
e. L-methionine
f. NAC – N-Acetyl-Cysteine

3. Botanicals

a. Cilantro
b. Ginkgo biloba
c. Hawthorne berry
d. Kale
e. Pinus maritima (OPC)

b) Additional issues that need to be addressed:

regeneratingifferent collagens in different connective tissues
reestablishing nutrient absorption in a body that no longer absorbs nutrients
recreating transport systems to absorb nutrients

For more information, contact: Dr Holly at holly@choicesunlimited.ca

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