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Heavy Metals
Lead, Arsenic, Aluminum and Mercury…Vital Trace Elements or Toxic Poisons
by Dr. William J. Saccoman
Did you know that an apple contains 3-5 mg of aluminum and trace amounts of
lead, arsenic and mercury. Micro or trace minerals are essential for good health
if they come from an organic or plant source. In contrast, if they come from
an inorganic or metallic source, such as heavy metals, they are toxic. For example,
iodine in an organic form is necessary for health. Non-organic or metallic iodine
in the same amount can kill you.
Why are people frightened of these trace minerals? The reason is well understood.
There have been numerous deaths and birth defects caused by heavy metal poisoning
from metals such as lead. People have used arsenic as a poison and pesticide
for centuries. The news is filled with grim reports about these substances.
However, little is said about the all-critical source. Is it organic or inorganic?
Organic trace minerals are not deposited in the body like inorganic forms of
these elements. Research shows that organic plant-derived trace minerals will
actually replace the heavy metals deposited in the body. The heavy metals are
then flushed from the body.
There is a huge difference between an organic and an inorganic mineral. Once
a plant source utilizes minerals from the ground, they are digested, making
them ionic or electrical in nature. This makes it easier for the body to assimilate
and use the minerals at a cellular level. Subsequently, they are not stored
or deposited somewhere else in the body. Trace minerals in their inorganic form
are not easy for the body to use. They are stored in the tissues and eventually
large amounts build up and become extremely toxic.
In the late 1980’s an interesting experiment was conducted by Gary Price
Todd, MD, author of the book Nutrition, Health and Disease. The study involved
individuals with heavy metal poisoning, specifically lead, mercury, cadmium
and aluminum. Patients were placed on a program of all spectrum bio-available,
organic, micro trace minerals. After 16 months the study demonstrated reduced
levels of toxic metals in the patients. They concluded that organic tonic minerals
naturally chelate or remove the inorganic minerals from the body.
Furthermore, ionic minerals cannot be stored in the body for longer than a few
hours; they are much like the water soluble vitamins; therefore, they cannot
build up to toxic levels in the soft tissues. (Todd, Gary P. Unpublished Observations.
In The Institute of Nutritional Science Journal. June 1996, 1:1).
Another study on trace minerals and detoxification was conducted by Dr. Michael
Zimmerman, Chief of Staff of the Specialized Clinic for Chronic Illnesses and
Therapy Resistant Patients and Biophysicist. Dr. Fitz-Alber Popp in Uberlingen,
Germany. They concluded that trace minerals were not toxic, but rather assisted
the cell’s vital functions and enhanced detoxification as well as accelerate
the healing process of chronic illness. (Popp, Fritz-Albert. Bio-electronic
Response of Cellular Stimulation).
Like lead, mercury and other metals, arsenic is toxic when comes from an inorganic
source. However, from an organic source, it is an essential micro-mineral needed
by the body in minute quantities (The Nutrition Bible, Jean Anderson and Barbara
Doeskins, 1995). In a recent study where arsenic was given to 12 patients with
leukemia, it went into remission. The treatment apparently stops cancer cells
from re-producing and then they self-destruct (New England Journal of Medicine,
November 1998).
There is reason these minerals are called trace minerals – the body
needs them in trace amounts. Next time you find these elements on the label
of a product or the food you eat, don’t be frightened. Find out whether
or not they come from an organic (plant) or inorganic (metallic) source.
If the source is inorganic (like the minerals found in most tap water) be
very afraid. If the product you’re taking is Body Balance, be assured
the trace minerals are organic, essential and 100% safe.
Disclaimer: This article was taken from another source. These statements
have not been evaluated by the FDA, nor have they been reviewed, approved
or endorsed by Life Force International.
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