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Heavy metals, like arsenic, lead, mercury, and others, are all around us. They're in the ground we walk on, in the water we drink, and in the products we use every day. But high levels of most heavy metals can make you sick. True heavy metal poisoning is rare in the United States. And experts say you should be careful about unproven heavy metal tests or "detox" treatments you find online. They may waste your money, and some could be dangerous. Heavy Metal Basics Scien sts group these elements based on their higher density, or atomic weights. Many heavy metals exist, including: ▲ Arsenic ▲ Cadmium ▲ Copper ▲ Iron ▲ Lead ▲ Mercury ▲ Zinc Not all of these metals are bad for you. We need small amounts of some of them, such as copper and iron, to keep our bodies healthy. What Is HEAVY METAL Who Gets Heavy Metal Poisoning? This can happen if you eat or drink something tainted with heavy metals or if you breathe in contaminated dust or fumes. You might get heavy metal poisoning if you: ▲ Work in a factory that uses heavy metals ▲ Breathe in old lead paint dust when you fix up your home ▲ Eat fish caught in an area with high levels of mercury ▲ Use herbal medicines that have heavy metals in them Symptoms The signs can vary depending on the metal and the amount. Acute poisoning. This happens if you get a high dose at one me, like in a chemical accident in a factory or a er a child swallows a toy made with lead. Symptoms usually come on quickly and you may: Page 32 | Abby's Magazine - www.AbbysHealthAndNutrition.com