Toxicity

Testing for metals and environmental exposures

These tests check your body for toxic metals, mold toxins, and chemicals you may pick up from food, water, air, and everyday products. Some tests look for a single substance, like glyphosate. Others check dozens at once, and some also measure minerals your body needs. Most use a urine sample, while others use hair, blood, or stool.

What metal and toxin tests can check for

• Heavy metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic
• Toxins made by mold
• Chemicals from weed killers, plastics, and household products
• Minerals your body needs, like zinc and copper
• Byproducts that show how your body uses nutrients