🔬 Heavy Metal Toxicity: A Functional Medicine Perspective
Heavy Metal Toxicity: Quick Summary
The Problem
Heavy metals (mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, aluminum) accumulate in tissues over years, disrupting energy production, depleting antioxidants, and causing inflammation across multiple body systems.
Main Symptoms Brain fog, memory loss, neuropathy
Severe fatigue, exercise intolerance
Autoimmune issues, frequent infections
High blood pressure, heart problems
Thyroid/hormone dysfunction
Chronic digestive issues Testing
Standard tests miss chronic toxicity. Need: Provoked urine challenge (gold standard)
RBC elements
Supporting markers (glutathione, oxidative stress) Treatment (Requires Professional Supervision) Prepare (2-8 weeks): Optimize glutathione, liver, kidneys, gut
Chelate: Medical (DMSA/EDTA) or natural (modified citrus pectin, chlorella)
Bind: Charcoal, clay, fiber to prevent reabsorption
Repair: Antioxidants, mitochondrial support Timeline Treatment: 6-18 months
Improvement: 2-4 months
Full recovery: 1-3 years Critical Points Never chelate without preparation—can redistribute metals to brain
Requires qualified practitioner
Self-treatment is dangerous
Recovery is possible with proper protocol Who Needs Testing
Anyone with chronic unexplained symptoms, dental amalgams, high fish intake, occupational exposure, or autoimmune conditions.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
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