Longeny

HEAVY METALS

Who should take the test?

It is generally not recommended to test for chronic heavy metal poisoning unless your doctor suspects that you have had some accidental exposure to heavy metals based on your symptoms and recommends testing. Exceptions to this include screening high-risk children for lead poisoning; and certain occupational settings where specific metals may be present. If you think you have been exposed to greater than normal amounts of a heavy metal, such as lead or arsenic, be sure to consult a doctor for proper medical advice and directions.

What is heavy metal toxicity?

A heavy metal blood test, also known as a heavy metals panel or heavy metal toxicity test, looks at a small sample of your blood for the presence of common metals such as Lead, Mercury, Arsenic, and Aluminium. Your body has small amounts of metals in it already, like iron, copper and zinc. These metals are important to keep your organs functioning. However, if you have too much metal accumulated within your body, it can damage your vital organs like your brain and liver.

What is the role of heavy metals in your health and longevity?

Your body has small amounts of metals in it already, like iron, copper and zinc. These metals are important to keep your organs functioning. If you have too much metal accumulated within your body, it can damage your vital organs like your brain and liver.

How should I prepare for the test?

A heavy metal blood test, looks at a small sample of your blood for the presence of metals.

Heavy metal test results. What do they mean?

Exposure to heavy metals can be dangerous to your health. While we use and interact with metals every day, certain heavy metals are toxic because the molecules that make up the metal damage or negatively interact with the cells in your body that are essential to keep your organs functioning.

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