Toxic Metals (Urine)

Urine

Performed by: Doctor's Data

Biomarkers included in this panel:

Aluminum

Antimony

Possible sources of antimony:  - Food and smoking are the usual sources of antimony. Thus cigarette smoke can externally contaminate hair, as well as contribute to uptake via inhalation.  - Gunpowder (ammunition) often contains antimony.

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Arsenic

Barium

Beryllium

Bismuth

Bismuth is found in alloys, catalysts, cosmetics, paints, magnets, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, x-ray contrast media, and semiconductors. Bismuth is generally non-toxic, although very high levels may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Renal, neuro

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Cadmium

Cesium

Gadolinium

Lead

Mercury

Mercury, abbreviated Hg, comes in inorganic and organic forms. Both are toxic when they accumulate in the body and are associated with serious health problems.

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Nickel

Palladium

Platinum

Tellurium

Thallium

Sources: Fish, shellfish, plants, cigarettes, soil, air, water, electronic devices, switches and closures for the semiconductor industry, glass for medical procedures. Nutrient interactions: Some of its toxic effects results from interf

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Thorium

Tin

Tungsten

Uranium