Heavy Metals

Heavy metal toxicity is under-represented as a root cause of illness and disease in humans, is thought to affect over 1 million individuals annually, and can affect virtually all biological systems within the human body. Heavy metals may be the root cause of common neurological disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune diseases, and disorders associated with increased oxidative stress and cellular dysfunction.

This test measures the levels of Beryllium Aluminum Nickel Arsenic Palladium Cadmium Antimony Tin Tellurium Cesium Barium Gadolinium Tungsten Platinum Mercury Lead Thallium Bismuth Thorium, and Uranium in your body.

Forgetfulness Lack of concentration/Brain fog Irritability Shortness of breath Chest congestion Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Stomach pains/cramps Intestinal pains/cramps Itchy skin Eczema or psoriasis Fatigue (sluggish, tired)

The Vibrant Heavy Metals test is run using advanced technology. The instrument used can measure heavy metals levels at the parts per quadrillion level. How small is parts per quadrillion? Well, if you had a pie and cut that pie into a quadrillion (1,000,000,000,000,000) pieces, the heavy metals test can detect 1 tiny piece of that pie.

Fasting is not required for the Heavy Metals test. However, fasting for 12 hours may increase the amount of metals excreted in urine, so consult with your ordering provider about whether they recommend you fast for 12 hours before the test. Avoid foods high in iodine (seafood, dairy, seaweed) and selenium (Brazil nuts) as they have strong binding affinity for heavy metals (they act like “heavy metal magnets”). Consuming these foods prior to the Heavy Metals test may cause falsely lowered results. Some Vibrant America ordering providers may prefer you do a “provoked” Heavy Metal test which requires taking a “provoking agent” (such as NAC, glutathione, DMSA, or EDTA) prior to testing to promote the release of body stores of metals so that the metals are “mobilized” (moved through the body) and excreted (released) in urine. Vibrant America does not require a provoked test, nor does Vibrant America recommend a specific provoking agent, dose, or timing of provocation before testing. Discuss with your ordering provider whether they recommend a provoked or unprovoked test, and which provoking agent, dose, and timing of provocation and urine collection they recommend for you. Please note that unprovoked test results cannot predict provoked test results as the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (release) of heavy metals in urine is highly variable in different people and is influenced by a number of physical, dietary, and environmental factors. Overall, the majority of Vibrant America ordering providers order unprovoked testing. For best test performance, collect the first morning urine upon awakening, prior to eating or drinking.

Heavy Metals One Pager Heavy Metal Markers Heavy Metals Sample Report