08/15/2025
Heavy Metals & Your Health — Why You Should Pay Attention 🚨
Heavy metals are elements found in food, water, air, and everyday products. Long-term or high exposure can build up in your body, damaging the brain, heart, liver, kidneys, bones, and immune system. They can contribute to chronic conditions, accelerate aging, and reduce your body’s ability to heal. Understanding where these metals come from and how to reduce exposure is key to protecting your long-term health.
Common Sources & Risks:
• Aluminum: Cookware, foil, deodorant → linked to dementia, skin, bone & kidney issues.
• Cadmium: Cigarette smoke, coffee, tea → harms kidneys, raises BP, weakens bones.
• Lead: Old paint, plumbing, contaminated water → learning problems, memory loss.
• Mercury: Seafood, fillings, pesticides → fatigue, headaches, memory & nerve issues.
Testing for Heavy Metals:
A simple way to find out if heavy metals are building up in your body is through specialized provocative urine testing available at Nourished. This test gives a clear picture of your exposure and helps guide targeted treatment.
Chelation Therapy with Calcium EDTA:
If testing reveals elevated levels, chelation therapy is a treatment that uses agents like calcium EDTA to bind heavy metals so they can be safely removed from the body through urine. This therapy has been shown to reduce toxic metal burden, improve circulation, support heart health, and protect organs from further damage. When guided by a qualified healthcare provider, chelation can be a safe and effective tool in restoring optimal health.
Bottom Line:
Heavy metals can quietly accumulate in your body over time. By knowing the sources, testing when appropriate, and using targeted therapies like chelation when needed, you can significantly lower your exposure, protect your health, and reduce your risk of long-term illness.
