Gout Associated with Lead

I’ve seen many people with gout who aren’t “typical” gout patients. That is, they eat a plant based diet, exercise, and don’t drink alcohol to excess. What’s going on?

Three underlying causes need to be ruled out in atypical gout — candida, kidney dysfunction, and lead toxicity.

Lead disables the enzyme that eliminates uric acid. [...]

ADHD, Fish, and Mercury in the News

Another study finds that mercury exposure significantly increases risk of ADHD, while eating low mercury fish protects against ADHD.

Mothers with the highest amounts of mercury in hair samples had a 55% increase in ADHD behaviors in their children.

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Heavy Metals in Protein Drinks Raise Concern

Consumer Reports finds excessive lead, arsenic, and cadmium in common protein drinks.

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