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SOURCES OF HEAVY METAL TOXICITY

There are various metals and sources of heavy metal toxicity. Here are a few and their common sources:

• Lead from auto exhaust, root canals, building materials, water, and some teas
• Mercury from dental fillings, vaccines, contact lens solution, and seafood
• Cadmium from cigarettes, batteries, hydrogenated oils, and coffee
• Arsenic from conventional poultry and eggs
• Aluminum from deodorant, vaccines, cookware, and some teas
• Thallium which is added to gasoline
• Bismuth found in makeup and medicines

EFFECTS OF HEAVY METALS

When heavy metals invade the body, they interrupt normal cellular processes. 

When this happens on a continuous basis, it starts to affect the mitochondria, the energy generators of the cells.  When heavy metals affect the mitochondria, symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog begin to persist and the long term effects may be devastating on the nervous system. 

These substances actually “intrude” on and interrupt normal cellular processes by binding with protein sites and replacing the metals that naturally occur in the cell. This leads to symptoms like fatigue (and much worse with long-term exposure).

See a doctor and get testing to see if there is a past or current exposure. Make sure to check out our other posts to learn how to detox from heavy metals and other toxins.

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Dr. S, ND