Heavy Metals refers to those metallic elements with a high density (though not always high), and which are poisonous at fairly low concentrations. Heavy metals are naturally occurring components of the earth which cannot be destroyed or degraded. Also, in small quantities, some of the heavy metals, like zinc and copper, are necessary for healthy functioning of the human body.
Cadmium, because of its similarity to zinc, can replace in the body thus depriving the body of needed zinc. Once ingested, cadmium is very difficult to expel from the body. Like other dangerous heavy metals, it causes its damage when present at relatively low levels
What is the concern with Cadmium?
Cadmium can remain in the body for more than decades before being excreted.
Cadmium toxicity has been linked to:
- Renal Dysfunction
- Lung Disease
- Bone Degeneration – softening of the bone in Itai-itai disease (translates "ouch-ouch" disease)
- Increased Blood Pressure
- Several Types of Cancer
- Metal fume fever which may progress into chemical pneumonitis, pulmonary edema and death
How do we interact with cadmium?
Cadmium is a zinc-refinement by-product. It is fairly easy to recycle once collected. It's most common use is nickel cadmium batteries. It's the making of the batteries that can be a threat.
- Pigments, most commonly cadmium sulfide the yellow pigment
- Solder, different kinds contain Cadmium
- Cigarettes
- Detergents
- Phosphate Fertilizers
- Petroleum Products
Cadmium is very similar to zinc in characteristics. One characteristic is that it binds much stronger than zinc; this trait makes it very difficult to expel this metal from the body. Cadmium and compounds that contain it are known as carcinogens and are related to several cancers.
Cadmium is taken into the body by:
- Contaminated food and water
- Breathing fumes in industrial settings
- Being carried in by zinc binding proteins
What can you do about it?
- Take the Heavy Metal Test—Cadmium to determine your baseline level
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- Learn the keys to a healthier lifestyle by making changes in your diet and external environment
- Repeat the test every three months to monitor your progress at detoxifying your body
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Cadmium Test Preparations
Patient/User Preparation
Various medications or supplements taken by the patient/user may have an impact on the results of the test. Birth control pills often produce elevated levels of copper in blood. Drugs taken for high blood pressure frequently contain diuretics which increase the amount of liquid discharged and dilute the urine. The intake of Vitamin C should be discontinued 3 days before the test. It is also recommended that use of iron and trace element supplements be stopped for a few days before the test. The patient/user is advised to limit the intake of liquids 24 hours prior to the test.
Urine Specimen Preparation
The urine to be tested should come from first morning urine. Urine samples taken during the day may be tested but the results might be less accurate. Only about 30 ml. of the urine sample is required for each test.
Water Preparation
No preparation is necessary. The tap or other water collected can be tested and the reaction (result) would be immediate. Always use first morning water samples from faucet or tap.
Dust, Dirt or Other Materials Specimen Preparation
Take a small amount of the material to be tested and place in a plastic container. add about 30 ml. of distilled water to the material. Shake the contents vigorously and allow it to settle overnight (at least 24 hours). Screen the solution for presence of cadmium.
(Other materials that can be tested are paint, dishes, food, beverages.)
Dishes or Glasses
Use only distilled water. Pour distilled water into the dish or glass to be tested. Let the solution stand for at least 12 hours before testing the solution.
Color Chart Strip
Cadmium (Cd)
The numbers indicate concentration in ppm (parts per million).
Test Interference: The test results can be affected by the presence of ions from nickel above 0.1 ppm and Iron (III) and Zinc (II) above 1 ppm and other elements above 10-1,000 ppm in the solution
Warning:
- Please keep the Mercury kit in a cool, safe place out of reach of children.
- After the test has been completed, the test solution should be disposed of safely. The best disposal method is to flush the solution in the toilet.
- There should not be any contact of the contents of the Cadmium Test kit with food.
- Please wash your hands thoroughly after use.
Cadmium Test - How to Perform the Test
Contents of the Cadmium Kit
- 1 Color Chart Strip
- 1 Test Instruction Sheet
- 1 Large Test-tube
- 1 Vial with Clear cap - reagent 1
- 1 Vial with Red cap - reagent 2
- 1 Vial with Yellow cap - reagent 3
Storage
The Cadmium Test kit should be stored in a cool place - preferably 54F° to 68F° (or 12C° to 20C°).
Prepare Test Solutions
- Remove the 3 small plastic vials from the large test-tube.
- In the empty large test-tube, add 5 ml. of the material to be tested.
- The material is now ready for testing.
Conduct the Test
For maximum accuracy, you should read through instructions completely before beginning any test.
- Add contents from the clear-capped vial (reagent 1) to the large test-tube containing the material to be tested.
- Close the large test-tube and shake slightly and gently to mix the solution. Please be careful not to cause any foam to be formed when shaking.
- Add all the content from the red-capped vial (reagent 2) to the mixture in the large test-tube.
- Close the large test-tube and shake slightly and gently to mix the solution. Please be careful not to cause any foam to be formed when shaking.
- Add all the content from the yellow-capped vial (reagent 3) to the mixture in the large test-tube.
- Close the large test-tube and shake slightly and gently to mix the solutions. Please be careful not to cause any foam to be formed when shaking.
- Wait 2 minutes and compare with the color strip.
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