Toxicology

Aluminum

Unit: μg/LID: T006

What This Test Measures

Toxic metal from cookware, deodorants, antacids, environment

Conventional vs. Functional Optimal Range

Conventional "Normal"

<10 μg/L

Your doctor says you're "fine" anywhere in this range

Functional Optimal

<7 μg/L

This is where you actually feel great

The gap between these ranges is why you feel terrible with "normal" labs. Conventional medicine waits for disease. Functional medicine optimizes for health.

Gabriel's Take

Aluminum is neurotoxic. Elevated aluminum (>10 μg/L urine) linked to cognitive decline and possibly Alzheimer's. Sources: aluminum cookware, antiperspirants, antacids. Gabriel recommends avoiding aluminum sources and detox support (silica-rich water, malic acid). Evidence for Alzheimer's link is debated but precautionary principle applies.