Heavy metals are elements that have an explicit gravity greater than 4.0 amongst other properties. They have been in use in our day to day lives for many years now in the most basic of forms such as utensils used for cooking. However, at no point in time have they been used as much as they are being, right now.

The most common heavy metals in our immediate environment are Aluminium- Used abundantly in many day to day activities, Cadmium- A constituent of plastic, Nickel – Found in batteries, glass etc amongst others. Heavy metals act on the cells of the body by taking up the cell’s electrons and causing DNA damage, disruption of protein production and triggering Apoptosis of cells (Cell Suicide).

These can directly leading to symptoms such as slurring speech, confusion, psychological disturbances and breathing problems. They can eventually become the causative agents of conditions like several autoimmune disorders, Alzheimer’s and Autism. If this doesn’t call for a reality check and measures for control of Heavy Metal exposure, nothing will.

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