The Dangers of Heavy Metals & How to Do an Effective Heavy Metal Detox (Video)
by N.Morgan Heavy metal poisoning is caused by the accumulation of certain metals in the body due to exposure through food, water, industrial chemicals, or other sources. While our bodies need small amounts of some heavy metals — such as zinc, copper, chromium, iron, and manganese — toxic amounts are harmful. Symptoms and even chronic diseases related to heavy metal toxicity (also called heavy metal poisoning) is now considered to be a problem that millions of people deal with. ( 1 ) Exposure to toxic heavy metals is believed to be a contributing factor, if not a root cause, of symptoms like low energy, mood disturbances, and cognitive changes. Heavy metals first enter your bloodstream from exposure to farmed fish , contaminated water, dental fillings, and household products. These metals then travel throughout your body and penetrate the cells of various tissues an...