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Heavy metals are defined as metals with an atomic number greater than the iron’s one (55) having a very
high density which commonly cause pollution and toxicity in biological organisms.
In general heavy metals include: aluminium, silver, barium, beryllium, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, iron,
manganese, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, lead, copper, tin, titanium, thallium, vanadium, zinc, and some
metalloids with metal-like properties such as arsenic, bismuth and selenium. Metals such as iron, cobalt,
chromium, copper, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, zinc, despite potentially toxic are indispensable to
the body and deviate from those deemed predominantly toxic: aluminium, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium,
mercury, nickel and lead. However, only few metals are considered as responsible for environmental
damage, namely: mercury, cadmium, chromium and lead.
Elements such as iron, chromium and zinc are present and indispensable for our body and their imbalance
caused by an increase due to environmental pollution can lead to a number of pathologies such as organic
alterations to liver, brain, kidneys and lungs and emunctory organs dedicated to their elimination, causing
dementia, cancer, dermatitis etc.
ALUMINIUM : Often used as an additive and anti-mould on several foods, it causes damage to the central
nervous system and can lead to dementia and memory loss.
COPPER : In very small quantities it is necessary for the production of red blood cells and collagen. Excess
creates irritation to the nasal, mouth and eyes mucosa; it can facilitate the onset of liver cirrhosis and it can
damage brain and kidneys.
NICKEL: It may cause not only allergic skin reactions, but also pulmonary embolism, breathing difficulties,
asthma and chronic bronchitis.
SILVER : Used as an E 174 colorant and anti-mould stabilizer on many foods, it causes migraines, breathing
difficulties and skin allergies. In large quantities it can cause coma and death.
TIN: it causes irritation to the eyes and skin, migraines, gastric pains and difficult urination.
MERCURY: in the past frequently used, along with silver and gold for dental amalgams, it can determine the
destruction of brain cells with irreversible damage of their functions; it can also cause damage to cellular
DNA and CHROMOSOMES with genetic sperm mutations with embryonic defects and miscarriages.
LEAD: fruits, vegetables, meats, cereals, wine and especially fish, in addition to cigarettes, contain it in
large quantities. Lead environmental pollution of air, soil and seas is due to the use of lead-enriched fuels
since 1990s. This metal is very difficult to be disposed of and it causes brain damage, birth defects, kidney
damage, learning difficulties, destruction of the central nervous system.
For preventive purposes, given the high rate of environmental pollution present today, all children should be
detoxified from heavy metals and free radicals, especially from 3 to 6, a period in which the maximum
production of brain synapses is required and organization of automatic behavioural circuits.