Toxic Metals

While some researchers suggest humans may require trace amounts of nickel for certain enzyme functions, it becomes highly toxic when it accumulates in our tissues.

Mercury is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is liquid at room temperature—often called "quicksilver." While it exists in the environment, it is one of the most potent neurotoxins known to man.

Unlike essential minerals like calcium or iron, lead is an "imposter." Because of its chemical structure, it can "masquerade" as calcium, allowing it to slip past the body's defenses and settle deep into the bones and brain.

Cadmium is particularly dangerous because its chemical structure is similar to zinc and calcium. This allows it to "trick" the body into absorbing it, where it then proceeds to displace those vital nutrients and cause systemic damage.

Arsenic is a naturally occurring metalloid found in the earth’s crust. While it is natural, it is also a well-known toxic metal that serves no beneficial purpose in human biology.

When coffee is retained in the colon, the caffeine and palmitates are absorbed through the hemorrhoidal vein and travel directly to the liver via the portal system. This stimulates the liver to dump toxins and increases the production of glutathione—your body’s master antioxidant.

Aluminum is the third most abundant element in the earth's crust. It's everywhere in nature, but that doesn't mean your body needs it. Unlike essential minerals like magnesium, zinc, or calcium, aluminum serves no biological purpose in your body.

If you're working on mineral balancing through HTMA, understanding fish consumption is especially important because mercury is one of the most common toxic metals we see on tests. And for many people, contaminated fish is a major source.

salt is essential for life. But the type of salt you use, the quality of that salt, and how much you're consuming all matter more than you might think.

Antiperspirant is loading your body with a toxic metal that's linked to Alzheimer's, kidney dysfunction, Parkinson's disease, and possibly breast cancer.