Cadmium

Cadmium

What's

Cadmium

Cadmium is a naturally occurring metal found in the earth's crust, often present in soil, water, and air. It is also used in various industrial processes and consumer products, such as batteries, paints, and plastics. While our bodies need trace amounts of certain metals to function properly, exposure to high levels of cadmium can be harmful. We can be exposed to cadmium through the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. It's essential to be aware of cadmium levels in our environment to maintain our overall health and well-being.

If Your Levels Are High

High levels of cadmium in the body could indicate excessive exposure to this metal through sources like contaminated food, water, or air. Prolonged exposure to elevated cadmium levels can disrupt essential bodily functions and may lead to health issues such as kidney damage, bone weakening, and lung problems. Certain factors, like smoking or working in industries that use cadmium, can increase the risk of exposure. It's important to be aware of potential cadmium sources in our surroundings to maintain a healthy balance of this metal in our system.

Symptoms of High Levels

Symptoms of high levels of Cadmium may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fatigue, muscle weakness, joint pain, kidney damage, bone weakening, and lung problems.

If Your Levels are Low

Low levels of cadmium in the body could indicate that an individual is maintaining a healthy lifestyle with limited exposure to this potentially harmful metal. This may be due to consuming a balanced diet with low cadmium-containing foods, drinking clean water, and living in an environment with good air quality. It's important to be aware of potential sources of cadmium exposure, such as certain medications, industrial processes, and consumer products, to ensure that these low levels are maintained for overall health and well-being.

Symptoms of Low Levels

Symptoms of low levels of Cadmium may include a reduced risk of kidney damage, bone loss, and respiratory issues, indicating a healthy lifestyle with limited exposure to this harmful metal.

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NutrEval® Plasma by Genova Diagnostics

Whole Blood

Urine

Serum

Plasma

The NutrEval® Plasma evaluates a variety of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and other biomarkers to determine nutritional deficiencies and imbalances. This test cannot be ordered for patients under 2 years of age.

NutrEval® FMV by Genova Diagnostics

Whole Blood

Urine

Serum

The NutrEval® FMV evaluates a variety of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and other biomarkers to determine nutritional deficiencies and imbalances. This test cannot be ordered for patients under two years of age.

Hair Elements by Doctor's Data

Hair

The Hair Elements profile provides information regarding recent and ongoing exposure to several toxic metals and the status of specific nutrient elements. This noninvasive screening test requires only .25 grams of hair.

Urine Toxic Metals - Timed by Doctor's Data

Urine

The Urine Toxic Metals test can be used to evaluate exposure to toxic elements and the efficacy of detoxification therapy. This test uses a timed urine collection. You MUST tell your patients how long you wish them to collect. It is also available as a random or 24-hour collection.

Metals - Toxic + Nutrient Elements - Hair by Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly Great Plains)

Hair

This test is a valuable and inexpensive screen for physiological excess, deficiency, or maldistribution of elements. It provides important information that can assist in the early diagnosis of disorders associated with aberrations in essential and toxic element metabolism.

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