Heavy Metals Research
(January 18th, 2005)
"Heavy metals"
are chemical elements with a specific gravity that is at least 5 times the
specific gravity of water. In small quantities, certain heavy metals are nutritionally
essential for a healthy life. These elements, or some form of them, are commonly
found naturally in foodstuffs, in fruits and vegetables, and in commercially
available multivitamin products. Heavy metals are also common in industrial
applications such as in the manufacture of pesticides, batteries, alloys,
electroplated metal parts, textile dyes, steel, and so forth. Many of these
products are in our homes and actually add to our quality of life when properly
used.
Heavy metals become toxic when they are not metabolized by the body and accumulate
in the soft tissues. Heavy metals may enter the human body through food, water,
air, or absorption through the skin when they come in contact with humans
in agriculture and in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, industrial, or residential
settings. Industrial exposure accounts for a common route of exposure for
adults. Ingestion is the most common route of exposure in children. Children
may develop toxic levels from the normal hand-to-mouth activity of small children
who come in contact with contaminated soil or by actually eating objects that
are not food (dirt or paint chips). Less common routes of exposure are during
a radiological procedure, from inappropriate dosing or monitoring during intravenous
(parenteral) nutrition, from a broken thermometer, or from a suicide or homicide
attempt.
ARSENIC
Arsenic is the most common cause of acute heavy metal poisoning in adults.
Arsenic is released into the environment by the smelting process of copper,
zinc, and lead, as well as by the manufacturing of chemicals and glasses.
Arsine gas is a common byproduct produced by the manufacturing of pesticides
that contain arsenic. Arsenic may be also be found in water supplies worldwide,
leading to exposure of shellfish, cod, and haddock. Other sources are paints,
rat poisoning, fungicides, and wood preservatives. Target organs are the blood,
kidneys, and central nervous, digestive, and skin systems.
LEAD
Lead accounts for most of the cases of pediatric heavy metal poisoning. It
is a very soft metal and was used in pipes, drains, and soldering materials
for many years. Millions of homes built before 1940 still contain lead (e.g.,
in painted surfaces), leading to chronic exposure from weathering, flaking,
chalking, and dust. Every year, industry produces about 2.5 million tons of
lead throughout the world. Most of this lead is used for batteries. The remainder
is used for cable coverings, plumbing, ammunition, and fuel additives. Other
uses are as paint pigments and in PVC plastics, x-ray shielding, crystal glass
production, pencils, and pesticides. Target organs are the bones, brain, blood,
kidneys, and thyroid gland.
MERCURY
Mercury is generated naturally in the environment from the degassing of the
earth's crust, from volcanic emissions. It exists in three forms: elemental
mercury and organic and inorganic mercury. Mining operations, chloralkali
plants, and paper industries are significant producers of mercury. Atmospheric
mercury is dispersed across the globe by winds and returns to the earth in
rainfall, accumulating in aquatic food chains and fish in lakes. Mercury compounds
were added to paint as a fungicide until 1990. These compounds are now banned;
however, old paint supplies and surfaces painted with these old supplies still
exist. Mercury continues to be used in thermometers, thermostats, and dental
amalgam. Medicines, such as mercurochrome and merthiolate, are still available.
Algaecides and childhood vaccines are also potential sources. Inhalation is
the most frequent cause of exposure to mercury. The organic form is readily
absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract (90-100%); lesser but still significant
amounts of inorganic mercury are absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract (7-15%).
Target organs are the brain and kidneys.
CADMIUM
Cadmium is a byproduct of the mining and smelting of lead and zinc. It is
used in nickel-cadmium batteries, PVC plastics, and paint pigments. It can
be found in soils because insecticides, fungicides, sludge, and commercial
fertilizers that use cadmium are used in agriculture. Cadmium may be found
in reservoirs containing shellfish. Cigarettes also contain cadmium. Lesser-known
sources of exposure are dental alloys, electroplating, motor oil, and exhaust.
Inhalation accounts for 15-50% of absorption through the respiratory system;
2-7% of ingested cadmium is absorbed in the gastrointestinal system. Target
organs are the liver, placenta, kidneys, lungs, brain, and bones.
BERYLLIUM
Beryllium is a hard, grayish metal naturally found in mineral rocks, coal,
soil, and volcanic dust. Beryllium compounds are commercially mined, and the
beryllium is purified for use in nuclear weapons and reactors, aircraft and
space vehicle structures, instruments, x-ray machines, and mirrors. Beryllium
ores are used to make speciality ceramics for electrical and high-technology
applications. Beryllium alloys are used in automobiles, computers, sports
equipment (golf clubs and bicycle frames), and dental bridges.
ALUMINUM
Although aluminum is not a heavy metal (specific gravity of 2.55-2.80), it
makes up about 8% of the surface of the earth and is the third most abundant
element. It is readily available for human ingestion through the use of food
additives, antacids, buffered aspirin, astringents, nasal sprays, and antiperspirants;
from drinking water; from automobile exhaust and tobacco smoke; and from using
aluminum foil, aluminum cookware, cans, ceramics, and fireworks.
HAIR MINERAL ANALYSIS
Hair can accumulate more then thirty minerals, trace elements and toxins over
a three month growth period. Proponents of hair analysis claim that even the
smallest amounts can be detected. Based on the analysis, nutritional and therapeutic
measures can be recommended then to correct the imbalances and detoxify the
body.
|
The structure of the hair is a shaft that is made up of lifeless protein material arranged around a central core. This outer protein layer is then sheathed in delicate cuticle cells, which are arranged like shingles or tiles. The cuticle is in turn covered by a layer of protein substances and fatty substances that will protect the hair. Hair grows about half an inch a month and some one-hundred new hairs are added daily. Hair does grow for three to six years before falling out. Using rubberbands, and strong chemicals in hair will cause hair to fall out faster though, so it is recommend to avoid using rubberbands or chemicals in the hair. |
The hair root is
anchored with each shaft of hair to the scalp. The root is nourished by a
network of delicate blood vessels, which deliver vitamins, minerals and trace
elements to the outer layers of the hair shaft. These same vessels are also
deposited in the hair and any toxins or drugs present then show up during
hair analysis. Hair analysis is the process to assess the body's mineral and
toxin levels over a period of several months and is the most widely recognized
procedure for parents used to test teenagers for drugs in their system.
RESULT
|
Hair Analysis on 31 years old male. Mercury and Lead dropped significantly after continuous 3 months of detoxification using Kenrico Sap Sheet. |
|
|
|
Hair Analysis on 25 years old female. Beryllium, Mercury, Lead, and Arsenic elements dropped significantly after continuous 3 months of detoxification using Kenrico Sap Sheet. |
|
Hair Analysis on 61 years old female. All heavy metal elements dropped significantly after continuous 3 months of detoxification using Kenrico Sap Sheet. |
|
Hair Analysis on 21 years old male. Mercury and Aluminum elements dropped significantly after continuous 3 months of detoxification using Kenrico Sap Sheet. |
|
Hair Analysis on 33 years old female. Beryllium and Arsenic elements dropped significantly after continuous 3 months of detoxification using Kenrico Sap Sheet. |
Heavy Metals Research (Additional
report October 7th, 2005)
Test article: Kenrico
Sap
Sheet
TRMX
