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What Are Heavy Metals And Should We Be Worried About Them?
Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that have a high atomic weight and density
Written by: Olivia A Ferragamo
Updated: January 29, 2025
Written by: Olivia A Ferragamo | Updated: January 29, 2025
Quick Read
- Toxic heavy metals like arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium can enter our bodies through various environmental and dietary sources.
- Exposure to heavy metals can cause neurological damage, organ damage, hormonal imbalances, immune dysfunction, and increase carcinogenic risk.
- Minimizing exposure involves dietary restrictions (limiting certain fish), using water filters, avoiding smoking, and ensuring workplace safety.
- Detoxification strategies include consuming detox-supportive foods, staying hydrated, using natural chelators, and supporting liver function.
Contents
- 1. Where are toxic heavy metals found?
- 2. How can heavy metals affect our health?
- 3. Should we be worried about them?
- 4. How to reduce toxic heavy metal exposure
- 5. Related Reading
