Cadmium exposure may increase breast cancer risk. But how can you
determine if you've been exposed?

Cadmium is a natural element that's used to make batteries, metal
coatings, paint pigments and some plastics. Those who smoke and those who
work in places where cadmium products are manufactured are at highest
exposure risk. But emissions from coal burning, mining and other
industries put cadmium into the air where it can travel great distances
before falling to the ground and contaminating soil and water. So you can
also pick up cadmium from drinking water and foods grown in soil with high
concentrations of this heavy metal.

In a recent study from the University of Wisconsin, researchers compared
cadmium levels in more than 240 breast cancer patients to levels in about
254 cancer-free subjects. Women with the highest cadmium levels were more
than twice as likely to have breast cancer as women with the lowest
levels.

Cadmium may also damage kidneys, lungs and bones.

Among food sources, shellfish, kidney and liver meats contain the highest
concentrations of cadmium. But the most common source is cigarette smoke,
including inhalation of second hand smoke.

Cadmium intake can be reduced by following a balanced diet, according to
the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (a division of the
Center for Disease Control and Prevention).

HSI Panelist and First Lady of Nutrition, Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D.,
C.N.S. has written extensively about how to offset the effects of
thousands of toxins we come into contact with every day. You can find
information about Dr. Gittleman's articles, books and seminars on her web
site at annlouise.com.

To Your Good Health,

Jenny Thompson
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