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Antimony is a naturally occurring element found in small amounts in the earth's crust, water, and air. It is often used in various industries to create products like batteries, electronics, and even some medicines. In the human body, trace amounts of antimony can be found, but it doesn't have a known biological function. It's essential to be aware of antimony exposure, as it can enter your body through the air you breathe, the food you eat, or the water you drink. Monitoring antimony levels helps ensure that your body maintains a safe balance, keeping you healthy and protected from potential harm.
If Your Levels Are High
High levels of antimony in the body could indicate excessive exposure to this element through environmental sources, such as contaminated air, water, or food. It may also result from the use of certain products containing antimony, such as batteries, electronics, or specific medications. Prolonged or high exposure to antimony can disrupt the body's natural balance and may lead to health issues, including potential damage to the liver, lungs, or other organs. It is crucial to identify and address the source of elevated antimony levels to maintain overall health and well-being.
Symptoms of High Levels
Symptoms of high levels of Antimony may include headache, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, muscle weakness, joint pain, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, and potential damage to the liver, lungs, or other organs.
If Your Levels are Low
Low levels of antimony in the human body could indicate minimal exposure to this element, which is generally a positive sign as it is not known to have any biological function. This reduced exposure could be due to factors such as living in an area with low environmental contamination, consuming food and water with low antimony content, or using products that do not contain significant amounts of this element. It is important to maintain low levels of antimony to avoid potential health risks associated with higher exposure, such as certain medications or industrial processes that may involve this element.
Symptoms of Low Levels
Symptoms of low levels of antimony in the human body are generally not present, as it is not known to have any biological function and minimal exposure is considered a positive sign for overall health.
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.
Urine Toxic Metals - Random/FMV 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 random urine collection. It is also available as a timed or 24-hour collection.
Metabolomix+ Add-On: Toxic Element Clearance by Genova Diagnostics
Urine
This test measures urinary excretion of 20 potentially harmful toxic metals. It can only be added to the Metabolomix+. You cannot order this test and the Comprehensive Urine Element Profile add-on. This test cannot be ordered for patients under two years of age.