Heavy Metal Exposure Risk Calculator

Assess your cumulative exposure to mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, and aluminum

Your Exposure Sources

Dietary Exposures

Large predatory fish (tuna, swordfish, shark) 1+ times/week Primary mercury source

Rice daily (especially brown rice) Arsenic accumulation in rice paddies

Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) regularly Cadmium and mercury bioaccumulation

Highly processed foods regularly Multiple metal contaminants from machinery and packaging

Environmental Exposures

Dental amalgam (silver) fillings Elemental mercury vapor release

Live in home built before 1978 Lead paint risk

Drink well water (unfiltered) Arsenic, lead, aluminum from groundwater

Live near industrial area, mine, or smelter Multiple metal air and soil contamination

Smoke cigarettes or live with smoker Cadmium is concentrated in tobacco leaves

Lifestyle & Product Exposures

Regular antacid use (aluminum-based) Aluminum hydroxide in many antacids

Aluminum-based antiperspirant Aluminum absorption through underarm skin

Use imported or unregulated cosmetics Lead in lipsticks, kohl, skin lighteners

Cook with aluminum or scratched non-stick pans Aluminum and PFAS leaching into food

Recent vaccines with aluminum adjuvants Aluminum used as immune stimulant in some vaccines

Occupational/Hobby Exposures

Welding, metalworking, or battery work Lead, cadmium, manganese exposure

Pottery, ceramics, or stained glass work Lead glazes and pigments

Regular fishing in contaminated waters Mercury and arsenic in sediment

Your Exposure Assessment

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Important: This calculator estimates exposure risk based on known sources. It does not measure actual body burden. For accurate assessment, consult a healthcare provider for proper testing (blood, urine, or hair analysis).

This tool provides general information only and is not medical advice. It runs privately in your browser and cannot diagnose or treat any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.