Heavy Metals Testing

Heavy metal exposure is an often-overlooked yet significant contributor to chronic illness. Research spanning decades has confirmed that toxic metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and aluminum can accumulate in the body and cause long-term damage to multiple organ systems — particularly the brain, nervous system, and immune function.

Even low-level exposure over time can lead to subtle, chronic toxicity that is rarely detected through conventional testing. Unfortunately, many healthcare providers are not trained to recognize the signs of chronic heavy metal exposure, leaving patients vulnerable to ongoing symptoms without an identifiable cause.

The Impact of Heavy Metals on Health

Each toxic element has its own destructive potential:

• Lead is a well-known neurotoxin that affects learning, attention, and behavior, particularly in children. It can accumulate in bone tissue and remain stored in the body for years, continually releasing into circulation.
• Mercury, found in seafood, dental amalgams, and environmental pollution, is especially toxic to the brain and nervous system. It is linked to neurological and behavioral symptoms including anxiety, irritability, mood swings, and cognitive decline — and has been closely studied in connection with autism spectrum disorders.
• Arsenic, cadmium, and aluminum are also known to impair cellular metabolism, disrupt hormones, and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney dysfunction, and oxidative stress.

Because heavy metals can mimic essential minerals within the body, they often interfere with nutrient absorption and metabolic processes — silently eroding health over time.

Why Heavy Metal Testing Is Essential

Chronic exposure to heavy metals can come from food, water, household products, pollution, or occupational environments — and symptoms often overlap with other chronic conditions. Testing provides critical insight into both recent and long-term exposure, allowing for targeted detoxification and nutritional support.

At Lab Tests Plus, we recommend a combination of hair and urine testing to gain a comprehensive understanding of metal burden:

• Hair Analysis provides a non-invasive way to measure long-term heavy metal exposure and mineral balance. It is particularly useful in children and individuals with neurological or developmental disorders.
• Urine Metal Testing evaluates recent or active exposure and is often used to monitor progress during chelation therapy or other detoxification protocols.

Together, these assessments help identify where toxic accumulation is occurring — and guide safe, effective strategies for removal and recovery.

Who Should Consider Heavy Metals Testing?

• Individuals with neurological or developmental disorders (e.g., autism, ADHD, memory loss)
• Those with chronic fatigue, mood changes, or immune dysfunction
• Individuals with known exposure to old plumbing, well water, dental amalgams, or industrial environments
• People with unexplained inflammation, digestive problems, or hormonal imbalances

Recommended Lab Tests:

✅ Hair Elements (Hair Toxic & Essential Elements)
✅ Metals Hair Testing
✅ ToxDetect Profile (Urine Chemical & Metal Exposure)

INCLUDES:

√ Lab Test
√ Doctor’s Review of Test Results
√ Personalized Written Interpretation with Supplement, Dietary, and Detoxification Recommendations