Question
How much does it cost to test for heavy metal content in the body? I recently came into contact with some heavy metals and have been feeling unwell. I want to get tested. Could you please guide me on what assistance is needed?
Answer
Heavy metals are metals with a specific gravity greater than 4 or 5, totaling about 45, such as copper, lead, zinc, iron, cobalt, nickel, molybdenum, tantalum, niobium, tantalum, tungsten, mercury, molybdenum, gold, silver, and others. These metals enter the human body through the food chain and gradually accumulate, concentrating in the kidneys and bones. Long-term exposure to heavy metals can lead to serious health problems, including kidney function damage, nervous system issues, and reproductive system damage. Heavy metals can also affect the enzyme systems in the human and biological bodies, leading to a deficiency of trace elements and subsequently causing high blood pressure. Their toxicity is potential, and the long-term cumulative effects may be even greater.