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Test for Lead Poisoning

If you're concerned about lead poisoning in a child caused by Mattel toys made in China (or any painted toys that might go in the mouth), hair analysis is one way to do initial testing for lead poisoning. If the test does come back with high levels of lead, it's important that you contact a doctor at once for further testing.

The initial symptoms of lead poisoning tend to be so general that it's difficult to detect. They include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weakness and dehydration. If lead poisoning is more severe, symptoms can include a slightly bluish tint to the lips and skin caused by anemia and a bluish gray "lead line" on the gums. Long term exposure to lead can cause developmental delays and lower IQ.

Chelation is one of the ways to remove heavy metals such as lead from the body, but caution is advised with chelation treatment in someone with long-term lead poisoning, as it can "moblize" lead from the body and make the poisoning worse.

Here's where you can find the Lead Inspector Test Kit which tests for excess lead in toys and other household items.
 

bodybal/Minerallogo.gif MineralCheck
$79.95

Test for both essential minerals and toxic heavy metals in one easy kit!

This incredibly informative test kit uses a hair sample to measures levels of 11 essential minerals including calcium, chromium, cobalt, copper, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, strontium, sulfur, vanadium, zinc, and nine toxic elements including aluminum, antimony, arsenic, bismuth, cadmium, lead, mercury, nickel, and tin.

Essential minerals are a factor in cellular function and are necessary for the body's structural and metabolic functions, in particular, enzyme reactions. Toxic elements can affect many areas of health, including brain function and activity, kidneys, blood flow, sleep, and digestion.

PLEASE NOTE!

MineralCheck should not be performed on hair that has been permed, dyed or bleached in the past two months. Shampoos with dyes, colorings or special chemicals (such as dandruff shampoos) must be discontinued for three days prior to cutting hair sample.