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Heavy Metals & Toxicology

Arsenic

Concerned about water, food, or workplace exposure? Arsenic is a toxic metal that can build up in the body and affect the skin, nerves, kidneys, and immune system. This test may help check for overexposure and monitor possible health risks.

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Arsenic

Wondering about environmental exposure from water or food sources, experiencing unexplained symptoms, or want to assess your body's toxic burden for optimal health?

Overview

Think of arsenic as an unwelcome intruder in your body—a toxic heavy metal that has no business being there and can cause serious damage when it accumulates over time. The Arsenic test acts like a security system, detecting whether this dangerous substance has found its way into your bloodstream through contaminated water, certain foods (especially rice and seafood), or environmental exposure. Unlike nutrients your body needs, arsenic serves no beneficial purpose and essentially acts as a poison that can silently threaten your health.

This test is particularly valuable if you live in an area with known water contamination, work around arsenic-containing materials, or have unexplained symptoms like unusual skin changes or neurological issues that might signal heavy metal toxicity. By measuring your current arsenic levels, the test helps identify whether exposure is occurring and at what level, giving you and your healthcare provider crucial information to address potential health risks. Since even low-level, long-term arsenic exposure can increase your risk of cancer, heart disease, and other serious conditions, this test serves as an early warning system that can guide protective measures and treatment if needed.

Reviewed by Dr. Vu Tran
Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer

Symptoms

You may benefit from this test if you experience:
Feeling tired all the time Difficulty concentrating on tasks Living near industrial sites Occupational metal exposure Skin changes with aging

Purpose

Essential for individuals in high-risk areas, occupational exposure, suspicious symptoms, or anyone needing comprehensive heavy metal toxicity assessment.

How to prepare

No special preparation required. Inform healthcare provider of recent seafood consumption, occupational exposure, and any supplements that might affect arsenic levels.

Understanding results

Results show arsenic levels compared to safe reference ranges. Elevated levels indicate toxic exposure requiring immediate evaluation, source identification, and appropriate detoxification treatment.

After the test

Address arsenic toxicity through source identification and elimination, chelation therapy if indicated, supportive care, and regular monitoring. Work with toxicologists and environmental health specialists.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Arsenic is a toxic heavy metal that can cause cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological problems; even low-level chronic exposure poses serious health risks.
  • Sources include contaminated drinking water, rice and rice products, certain seafood, occupational exposure, and environmental contamination from industrial activities.
  • Symptoms may include skin changes, neurological problems, gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, and increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
  • Treatment may include chelation therapy, supportive care, elimination of exposure sources, and monitoring for complications and recovery.
  • Yes, through water testing and filtration, dietary modifications, occupational safety measures, and avoiding known contamination sources.
  • Arsenic can be detected in blood for days to weeks after exposure, but chronic exposure can lead to accumulation in tissues over time.
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