Toxic Heavy Metals - Where They Come From and How They Effect us

The clearing of toxic metals from the body is a fundamental aspect of many  detoxification institutions. For a handful of detoxification plans it's the solitary objective! This is not surprising because most of us are contaminated to some degree or another with toxic heavy metals.

Arsenic

Arsenic is the #1 toxic chemical that inhabits water stores across the planet. When we bathe or wash the dishes, the water  will contain arsenic to greater or lesser degrees. This pollution of  water also exposes sea-life. So, where does arsenic pollution come  from? Arsenic is found in water and surroundings as a result of  some industrial processes. The smelting of some metals including iron creates arsenic. There are pesticides that contain arsenic.  Some paints, rat poisons, and glass-making are sources of arsenic pollution, too. Arsenic in our system can badly affect our blood, brain, central nervous system and skin.

Lead

Lead is the number two most toxic metal as presented by the ATSDR. Lead was a key ingredient of plumbing pipes chosen for homes built up to  the mid 1900's. Lead was a constituent used in may paints up to the mid 1900's  as well. Since then lead is still chosen for a few plumbing and paint needs. Lead is  also often used in batteries, ammunition and PVC plastics.

Mercury

Mercury is the infamous toxic substance component of dental amalgams. Now forbidden in Denmark and Norway, there remains controversy about the safety of these fillings. be that as it may, studies have  provided evidence without a doubt that there is a link between mercury teeth-fillings and health problems that include cancer and nervous system disorders among many other conditions.

Cadmium

Cadmium is seventh on the ATSDR chart of toxic heavy metals. Cadmium is a  common toxic chemical because it is utilized in many of the fertilizers used in commercial agriculture. Cadmium is also used in paints, plastics and is discharged by car gas engine emissions. It is deduced  that up to fifty percent of cadmium living in our cells is the result of  breathing in gas fumes. Our kidneys, liver, nervous system and bones can  all be badly affected by cadmium.

Aluminum

Technically aluminum is not a heavy metal, but all the same is a toxic chemical. Aluminum can enter our bodies in so many different ways that it is a  concern for almost everyone. Drinking water, food  additive, aluminum kitchen utensils and aluminum foil are generally how aluminum is ingested. A high  level of aluminum deposited in brain cells is strongly connected with  Alzheimer's disease. Additional research is underway today to investigate further this  correlation. Aluminum in our bodies will often harm the central nervous  system, immune system and the kidneys.