Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2272: The Dangers of Heavy Metals & How to Flush From Your Body With Dr. Stephen Cabral
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Feb 15, 2024 
Dr. Stephen Cabral, a functional medicine expert, dives deep into the unseen dangers of heavy metals like lead and mercury. He reveals how high levels of these toxins can correlate with autism, emphasizing the need for early testing, especially for expectant parents. Cabral shares effective detox strategies and why hair testing is crucial for identifying metal exposure. Listeners will learn about the symptoms of heavy metal toxicity and explore the significant role minerals play in overall health and well-being.
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Heavy Metals and Autism
- Heavy metal exposure, particularly from the mother, correlates with autism.
- This is shown through elevated metal levels in children with autism, as per PubMed and Lancet studies.
Common Heavy Metal Exposure Sources
- Mercury and aluminum are the most concerning heavy metals.
- Exposure comes from various sources: fish, soil, water, toothpaste, antiperspirant, and other hygiene products.
Tuna and Mercury
- Dr. Cabral consumed tuna daily in college to gain weight.
- A heavy metals test revealed off-the-charts mercury levels, linked to the tuna consumption.
