Best Heavy Metal Detox
Structural and Functional Abnormalities associated with various heavy metal toxins:
Speech and Language Deficits:
Speech disorders
Aluminum, Mercury
Loss of speech, developmental problems with language
Mercury
Speech comprehension deficits
Mercury
Dysarthria; articulation problems; slurred speech, unintelligible speech
Mercury
Cognitive Impairments:
Attentional problems (ADHD), lacks eye contact, impaired visual fixation
Lead, Mercury
Mental retardation, borderline intelligence
Arsenic, Lead, Mercury
Uneven performance on IQ scores, low IQ scores
Copper, Lead
Poor concentration, attention deficits (ADHD), response inhibition
Aluminum, Lead
Poor memory (short term, verbal, and auditory)
Aluminum, Lead
Difficulties understanding abstract ideas; difficulty carrying out complex commands
X Metals
Dementia; pre-senile and senile dementia
Aluminum
Stupor
Aluminum, Arsenic
Impaired reaction time; lower performance on timed tests
Lead
Sensory Abnormalities:
Abnormal Sensations in the mouth and extremities
Arsenic
Hearing loss, difficulty hearing
Arsenic, Lead, Mercury
Abnormal touch sensations; diminished touch sensations, aversion to touch
Arsenic
Blurred vision; sensitivity to light
Arsenic, Mercury
Motor Disorders:
Choreiform movements, myoclonal jerks, unusual postures
Copper, Mercury
Difficulty walking, swallowing, talking
Copper, Mercury
Flapping, circling, rocking, toe walking
Mercury
Problems with intentional movements or imitation
Mercury
Abnormal gait/posture; incoordination, loss of balance; problems sitting, lying, crawling, and walking
Mercury
Decreased locomotor activity
Aluminum, Arsenic
Convulsions; seizure
Aluminum , Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Thallium
Physiological Impairment
Brain and Central Nervous System:
Neurofibrillary tangles
Aluminum
Neuritis, retrobulbar neuritis; neuropathy
Aluminum, Arsenic, Thallium
Encephalopathy
Aluminum, Arsenic, Lead, Thallium
Cerebrovascular disease
X Metals
Alterations in nerve conduction velocity
Lead
Alterations in the spinal chord
Thallium
Accumulates in CNS structures
Aluminum, Mercury
Abnormal EEGs
Arsenic, Lead
Autonomic disturbances
Copper, Lead, Mercury, Thallium
Peripheral Nervous System:
Peripheral neuropathy
Arsenic, Mercury
Alterations in peripheral nerves
Arsenic
Loss of feeling/ numbness in the extremities; paresthesia
Arsenic, Mercury, Thallium
Gastrointestinal Tract:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; loss of appetite
Arsenic, Copper, Mercury, Thallium
Abdominal pain, stomach cramps; burning of the throat and mouth
Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Thallium
Esophagitis; gastroenteritis; colitis
Arsenic, Mercury, Thallium
Cancers (colon, pancreatic, stomach, or rectal)
Arsenic
Renal and Hepatic Impairment:
Hepatotoxicity; Liver dysfunction, damage
Arsenic, Copper, Thallium
Cirrhosis of the liver; hepatitis
Copper
Kidney disease ; kidney failure
Arsenic, Lead, Mercury
Renal toxicity; tubular proteinosis
Arsenic, Copper, Lead
Kidney Damage, histological alterations
Arsenic, Lead
Cardiovascular System:
Blood vessel damage
Arsenic
Anemia; decreased red blood cell count
Arsenic, Copper, Lead
Hypertension; increased heart rate (tachycardia)
Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Thallium
Electrocardiac disorders
Peripheral vascular disease; cardiovascular disease; vascular collapse
Arsenic, Lead
Respiratory System:
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Aluminum, Arsenic
Pulmonary edema
X Metals
Pneumonia, laryngitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis
Aluminum, Arsenic, Mercury
Restrictive airway disorders, asthmatic conditions, pneumoconisis
Arsenic, Aluminum
Respiratory tract cancers
Arsenic
Nasal ulcers, perforation of the nasal septum
X Metals
Immune System
Increased incidences of asthma, autoimmune-like symptoms, allergies & inhibition of lymphocytes, T-cells, monocytes
X metals
Immunosuppression
Lead
Decreased white blood cell count
Arsenic, Thallium
Reproductive System:
Genital abnormalities
Aluminum, Thallium
Disturbances in menstrual cycle; menstrual pains
Copper, Mercury
Birth defects; premature births; Spontaneous abortion
Arsenic, Lead, Mercury
Reproductive dysfunction
Arsenic, Aluminum, Cadmium, Lead
Psychiatric Disturbances:
Social Deficits, Social withdrawal
Mercury
Repetitive, perseverative, stereotyped behaviors; OCD-typical behaviors
Mercury
Depression, mood swings, flat affect; impaired facial recognition
Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Mercury
Schizoid tendencies; hallucinations; delirium
Mercury
Irritability, aggressive behaviors, temper tantrums
Lead, Mercury
Suicidal Behaviors
Copper, Mercury
Sleep difficulties/ disturbances
Lead, Mercury, Thallium
Chronic fatigue (CFS); weakness, malaise
Aluminum, Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Thallium
Anorexia; symptoms reflecting eating disorders, loss of appetite/weight
Arsenic, Lead, Mercury
Anxiety; nervous tendencies
Thallium
Attentional problems (ADHD), lacks eye contact, impaired visual fixation
Lead, Mercury
Other Physical Disturbances:
Hypotonia or hypertonia; decreased muscular strength
X Metals
Rashes, contact dermatitis, eczema, itchy/irritating skin
Aluminum, Arsenic, Copper, Mercury
Muscle pain; headache; acrodynia; colic
Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Thallium
Alopecia (hair loss)
Thallium
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