[EP 65] MRI scans with contrast can be very toxic!

from True Health Recovery · host Dr Hugh Wegwerth DC

https://www.drhughwegwerth.com/post/mri-scans-with-contrast-can-be-very-toxic-they-use-a-heavy-metal-call-gadoliniumCommon side effects of gadolinium include:Nausea and vomitingHeadacheMild skin reactions, such as itching or a rashDizzinessIncreased heart rateShortness of breathIn rare cases, gadolinium can cause a condition called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) in individuals with impaired kidney function. NSF is characterized by hardening and thickening of the skin, as well as joint stiffness and pain.

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