What is Antimony? And Why Does the Toxin Zoomer Test for It?

Metalloid exposure biomarker

Antimony is a metalloid element commonly used in industrial processes and consumer products. It is not a required nutrient; measuring antimony in urine or blood helps detect recent environmental or occupational exposure and provides insight into the body’s burden and clearance patterns.

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About Antimony

Overview and History

Antimony (chemical symbol Sb) is a metalloid element that forms various inorganic and organic compounds. It exists in multiple oxidation states and is measured clinically as part of heavy metal testing; laboratories commonly use techniques like ICP-MS to quantify antimony in blood or urine samples. Historically used in alloys, flame retardants, batteries, and some manufacturing processes, antimony has been monitored in occupational and environmental health for decades. It is not considered an essential nutrient for humans; the body handles and excretes antimony variably, so measurements reflect recent exposure and elimination dynamics rather than a biological function like vitamins or hormones.

Interpreting Highs and Lows

Elevated antimony levels may indicate recent or ongoing exposure from sources such as industrial emissions, contaminated water, certain consumer products, or workplace contact. Higher measurements have been associated with patterns of symptoms reported in exposure contexts and can reflect slower clearance when viewed alongside detoxification genetics. Low or undetectable levels generally suggest minimal recent exposure or effective excretion, but a single low result does not rule out past exposures or episodic contact. Interpretation is most informative when combined with other toxicant measures, exposure history, and genetic markers of detox capacity.

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Antimony is included in the Toxin Zoomer to identify environmental or occupational exposure within the heavy metals domain. Paired with urinary toxicant quantification and detoxification genetics, antimony measurements help clinicians spot exposure patterns, assess elimination capacity, and prioritize sources for further investigation in a personalized exposure profile.

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Antimony FAQs

What is Antimony and why is it important?

Antimony is a metal-like element used in many industrial and consumer applications. It’s not required by the body, so testing focuses on detecting exposure rather than nutritional status. Knowing antimony levels can help identify recent environmental or workplace contact and guide further evaluation of potential exposure sources.

What does it mean if my Antimony levels are low?

Low or undetectable antimony usually means little recent exposure or efficient elimination. In contrast, higher levels suggest more recent contact or slower clearance. Results are most meaningful when viewed with other toxicants, exposure history, and detoxification genes to understand the full picture.

What does it mean if my Antimony levels are high?

Higher antimony readings typically point to recent or ongoing exposure from environmental or occupational sources such as industrial materials, contaminated water, or certain products. Elevated values warrant interpretation alongside other toxins, clinical history, and genetic factors that affect detoxification to identify likely sources and patterns.

Why is Antimony included in the Toxin Zoomer?

Measuring antimony helps the Toxin Zoomer map heavy-metal exposure as part of a broader toxicant profile. When combined with urinary toxicant data and detox genetics, antimony results contribute to pattern recognition—helping providers connect lab findings to likely exposure sources and individual clearance capacity.

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