Toxicology
Cadmium
Unit: μg/LID: T005
What This Test Measures
Toxic metal from smoking, environment
Conventional vs. Functional Optimal Range
Conventional "Normal"
<1 μg/LYour doctor says you're "fine" anywhere in this range
Functional Optimal
<0.5 μg/LThis 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
Cadmium causes kidney disease, osteoporosis, and lung cancer. Blood cadmium >1 μg/L = toxicity. Main sources: smoking (primary), shellfish, contaminated food. Chelation is less effective for cadmium. Gabriel focuses on stopping smoking and supporting kidney function (hydration, antioxidants).
When This Test Is High
Cadmium toxicity, kidney disease, bone loss (osteoporosis), cancer
When This Test Is Low
Low body burden
Related Conditions
Kidney disease, osteoporosis, lung cancer
Recommended Follow-Up
If elevated, stop smoking, avoid shellfish; chelation (limited efficacy); support kidney function