Total Tox-Burden Lab

Assess the most comprehensive set of environmentally acquired inflammatory toxins and toxicants. Includes Mycotoxins, Environmental Toxins, and Heavy Metals; to assess the most comprehensive set of environmentally acquired inflammatory toxins and toxicants. Fasting is not required for the Total Tox Burden tests (Heavy Metals, Environmental Toxins, and Mycotoxins). However, fasting for 12 hours may increase the amount of toxins excreted in urine, so consult with your ordering provider about whether they recommend you fast for 12 hours before the test. It is important to avoid foods high in iodine (seafood, dairy, seaweed) and selenium (Brazil nuts) for 48 hours before the test as they have strong binding affinity for heavy metals (they act like "heavy metal magnets"). Consuming these foods prior to the Heavy Metals test may cause falsely lowered results. Some Vibrant America ordering providers may prefer you do a "provoked" Total Tox Burden which requires taking a "provoking agent" (