Patti & Michael Talk Toxins

Our daily lives are filled with toxic exposures which can affect our health. Luckily, our bodies are well-quipped to handle and detoxify most of them. However, excessive exposures can lead to some subtle clinical presentations and eventually serious physical side effects. In today’s episode, we discuss the sources of three common metal exposures, their physiologic importance, and how to test for them. Today on The Lab Report: 3:05 Biotransformation -defining terms 7:00 Why do we care about heavy metal exposures?   9:05 Lead 13:30 Mercury 16:50 Arsenic 20:15 Genova testing options 24:20 Question of the Day: What form of mercury is being measured on the NutrEval? Additional Resources: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) NutrEval Elemental Analysis Comprehensive Urine Elements Profile   Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected]. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.