Why Test for Toxins?
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Environmental toxins can accumulate over time, leading to fatigue, brain fog, hormonal imbalances, and even chronic diseases like diabetes.
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Knowing your toxin levels allows you to take proactive steps toward detoxification and better health.
What are Environmental Toxicants?
Environmental toxicants are substances present in the environment that threaten the health of all living organisms. Whether natural or human-made, these substances infiltrate through industrial activities, pollution, agriculture, and waste disposal.
Exposure to environmental toxicants, whether absorbed, inhaled, or ingested, has been associated with various health issues. Despite the staggering 2000% increase in plastic production from 15 million to 311 million tons between 1964 and 2014, and the annual disease cost burden of $340 billion from endocrine disrupting chemicals, the majority of chemicals remain unassessed for human impact. With over 80,000 chemicals registered in the U.S. under the Toxic Substances Control Act and thousands more introduced annually, it’s essential to identify exposures and mitigate their health impacts through testing.
Why Test?
Identifying and removing environmental toxicant exposure is fundamental to achieving comprehensive and lasting health outcomes for patients. The TOXDetect Profile® is specifically designed to assess for exposure to various toxicants that can cause or contribute to chronic diseases. It equips healthcare practitioners with the ability to identify the underlying causes of toxicity and develop informed and personalized treatment plan for detoxification and healing.
What Does the TOXDetect Profile Test For?
Phthalates:
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Commonly found in plastics, personal care products, and fragrances.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs):
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Xylene: Used in paints, varnishes, and cleaning agents.
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Styrene/Ethylbenzene: Found in plastics and synthetic rubber.
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Benzene: Present in gasoline and industrial emissions.
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Acrylonitrile: Used in the manufacture of plastics and synthetic fibers.
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1-Bromopropane: Found in adhesives and cleaning solvents.
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1,3-Butadiene: Used in rubber manufacturing and automotive emissions.
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Ethylene Oxide, Vinyl Chloride: Industrial chemicals used in plastics and sterilants.
Pesticides and Herbicides:
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2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D): A common herbicide used to control weeds.
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Pyrethroids: Synthetic pesticides used in insect repellents and agriculture.
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Organophosphates: Used in pesticides and insecticides.
Other Toxic Substances:
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Triphenyl Phosphate: Found in flame retardants and plasticizers.
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Acrylamide: Formed during high-temperature cooking (like frying) and used in industrial processes.
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Perchlorate: A contaminant found in drinking water, used in explosives and rocket fuel.
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Bisphenol S (BPS): A BPA substitute used in plastics and thermal paper.
Key Enhancements on the Report Include:
- Summary of Elevated Results: Highlights elevated environmental toxicants at the beginning of the report for quick reference.
- Improved Readability: Results are categorized by environmental toxicant class for convenient referencing, enhanced by visually intuitive graphic results.
- Comprehensive Test Results: Presents results for all toxicants measured categorized into chemical classes including phthalates, VOCs, pesticides, and other important toxicants, for thorough analysis.
- Detailed Interpretations: Revised interpretations from literature review provide a succinct overview of the toxicant, potential exposure routes, health effects, and insights into its metabolic processes, facilitating comprehensive treatment planning.
How It Works:
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Order your TOXDetect Profile online.
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Receive a simple at-home urine collection kit.
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Follow easy instructions to collect your sample.
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Ship it back with the prepaid label.
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Get your results within 2-3 weeks, along with a comprehensive report.