I don't know where I heard this, but I am sure I have a few times and I wonder what you guys think about this?

I have been having more coffee lately, probably shouldn't, but I really like it. I dont have milk in it, just black and no sugar. But this is my concern, possible cadmium? Does anybody here have reactions after having coffee?

hi bex, i love coffee too! i cant drink it though,it makes me crash, like im going into a coma like state. i think it methylates mercury aswell, i do drink tea sometimes with milk.

Hi Dawn, I've had the same thing! I love it too, but not sure of the reactions. One of the very few "treats" i allow myself, but may have to give it up. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I had it where it put me into a drug like state all day as well and other times where it seemed to hype me up. Other times it seems ok. Maybe it's just not worth it. I think it's pretty addictive though.

I drink tea as well, mainly herbal, but sometimes black tea or earl grey, always without milk. Gotta have my hot drinks!

I think the quick n simple answer is yes. But this is what I found. Last link is good, lots of detail. coffee is a sulphur food as well i believe.

Sources: There are many sources from which our environment and our bodies can be contaminated with cadmium. Cigarette smoke, refined foods, water pipes, coffee and tea, coal burning, and shellfish are all definite sources. Cadmium is also a component of alloys, used in electrical materials, and is present in ceramics, dental materials, and storage batteries.

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Aluminum – Constitutes 8.4 – 14% of earth’s crust – but is of no value in animal metabolism. Aluminum, (specific gravity 2.7) in soda/beer cans, aluminum foil, pots and pans, leaches out in acidic or water-soluble circumstances. There are aluminum additives in cheese products, baking powder, deodorants, antacids, lipstick and other cosmetics, hair spray, pizza, cake mixes and more. Aluminum accumulates in the body over time, and in the brain where it’s considered a prime suspect in various brain diseases, including Alzheimer’s. Coffee tends to aggravate the brain problem, as caffeine increases stomach hydrochloric acid levels. When the stomach fluids become excessively acidic, any aluminum present in one’s diet or in one’s drugs will collect and be transported in the bloodstream to the brain. Coffee is also the major dietary source of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal. Even mildly elevated levels of aluminum can influence memory disturbances in adults and hyperactivity and learning disorders in children. Aluminum plus coffee is especially toxic. (The aluminum industry is a strong financial supporter (influencer) of ARDA, the (American) Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases Association). In many municipalities, aluminum powder (alum) is added to the water supply to clarify it, and in some areas also iron, which can also promote dementia – some localities have correspondingly higher incidences of Alzheimer’s, and other brain diseases such as ALS in Guam and on Kii (Japan) – a 100 fold higher than normal incidence where the ground was exceptionally rich in aluminum and manganese. Children especially are at risk of absorbing aluminum and heavy metals from food, milk and water until the kidneys are at full filtering capacity. All cooking pots and pans should be non-aluminum. Much excess aluminum is stored in bones which, as a result, become brittle.

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DESCRIPTION
• A toxic trace metal, cadmium can be detrimental to your health. Like lead, cadmium accumulates in the body and has varying degrees of toxicity. Cadmium replaces the body's stores of the essential mineral zinc in the liver and kidneys. Not surprisingly, therefore, cadmium levels rise in people who have zinc deficiencies.
• Elevated levels of cadmium may result in hypertension (high blood pressure); a dulled sense of smell; anemia; joint soreness; hair loss; dry, scaly skin; and loss of appetite. Cadmium toxicity threatens the health of the body by weakening the immune system. It causes a decreased production of T lymphocytes (T cells), key white blood cells that protect the body by destroying foreign invaders and cancer cells. Because cadmium is retained kidney disease and serious liver damage. Possible effects of intense cadmium exposure include emphysema, cancer, and a shortened life span.
• Tobacco smoke - whether cigarette, cigar, or pipe smoke - contains cadmium, and studies have shown that cigarette smokers have higher levels of cadmium in their bodies than nonsmokers. You can also accumulate cadmium from secondhand smoke. Cadmium is used in plastics and in the production of nickel-cadmium batteries. In addition to cigarette smoke and plastics, common sources of cadmium exposure include drinking water, fertilizer, fungicides, pesticides, soil, air pollution, refined grains, rice, coffee, tea, and soft drinks.

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mega load of cadium info here, with some reference to coffee. In fact this is a good link…..

“The title of the following study indicates that coffee and tea may contain significant amounts of cadmium, however there is no abstract.”

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Coffee is the #1 top of my list item to stay away from. Tuna is even second to coffee.

I'm fine with green tea, a tad of honey and cream. Chai tea, decaf, is ok too. Green tea is better though.

Wow, thanks SS. That's a wealth of information. From what I gather, these things cannot be entirely avoided, but it is better to lessen or eliminate the obvious. Such a pity though because I love coffee so much. Mind you, I never drink it all day. I have about 2 cups a day or so. But even then, maybe it is not good.

Herbal tea is ok, but I get a bit tired of the stuff. I have different ones of course, but coffee seems to be a weakness for me!

After my cheat on my birthday, I am being strict on the diet again. So I'm feeling pretty revolting and tired at the moment. Wonder how long it will take this time to improve a bit. Usually its 2 weeks.

Yeah sosick, I'm the same with Tuna, that is off my list completely. Not sure about the tinned salmon though (John West brand). It's Alaskan I think....

Coffee was a must give up item about 5 years ago. I used to drink it all day long in 20's and slowly decreased this amount over years. At end, as I went mercury toxic, I was down to a 1/2 cup, and this little bit would set me over the edge! No good at all. Now I drink none, but --

1. I think it can be healthy to drink a little bit if it doesn't mess you up. Lots of studies seem to point to positive benefits in helping prevent Parkinson's and certain cancers.
2. After you get the mercury out, maybe it won't cause anxiety like when you are still chelating.
3. I drank healthy teas for awhile - like them, but not the same.
4. I may never drink coffee again, but I would like to try it someday as a test. If I don't go bonkers, that means I am really getting better!

TW

Hi TW, It's not the mercury in me as much as it's other problems these days, but probably causes similar issues. I think I'll give the coffee a miss to be sure. It maybe a bit extra that my body just doesn't need or can't handle and extra stimulatants are in the end stressful to adrenals I guess.

I think reactions to caffeine perhaps are indicative of toxic body perhaps? Like you said, oneday to try it oneday as a test! I think i'll stick to the herbal tea. I'm not too bad with ordinary tea either. Coffee seems to be the biggy.

Hi Bex:

Yes, I think you are right about it being adrenal related. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

TW

Well shoot seems like nearly everything you touch is bad huh? I really like my coffee, although I can't handle much of it. It definatly can not be strong or makes my stomach hurt. I don't drink it often but there is nothing better on a sunday morning. That is the only time when everyone sleeps in and I have the house all to myself. The coffee was just a special additive just for me LOL!!! Guess I will have to find me a good herbal tea instead. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/byesign.gif" alt="" />

Hi Skies, seems a pity to ditch your Sunday morning coffee treat........That doesn't seem as though it would be too damaging to me. But again, it depends on whether the coffee can become a bit addictive and you find it hard to resist further cups of it. (like me).

If I drink coffee (I have not had coffee in 6 years or so),I used to get heart palpitations,and run around like a lunatic on speed,talking non stop for hours(about 5or6hrs)
Just one half or a full cup would have this effect on me!!!!!!!!
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Hi sunflower, that in itself shows there is definitely something wrong with the stuff. Though it maybe because people like us are suseptible, it still seems that no matter what state of health someone is in, perhaps coffee is better left alone. Symptoms like that are a bad sign, no matter what state of health the person is in. A healthy person may not show such signs, but this does not mean it's good for them.

I've had those symptoms too, not quite to that extent, but near enough or I've been absolutely drugged by it. At the moment I am getting this and I haven't even had coffee, so I assume it maybe tea. I had that tonight, yet normally it doesn't do that.

Hi Bex,
How are you?
I think it's the caffeine that does it to me,I have similiar reaction after tea or chocolate/caocao,especially the raw caocao.Sometimes I crave the really dark choc,you know 95%caocao& organic,but I've learned I cannot handle it even 2or 3 squares,I also get terrible detox/withdrawl?? symptoms for a few days after like crying,upset stomach,exhaustion etc,it happens every time and so I don't think it's a coincidence.

The fact I'm having cravings,usually premenstrual most likely means I'm lacking in some minerals and my blood sugar is a little unstable,I can't remember what the word is but I could be
also craving that feel good stuff in chocolate.
I've heard it said we are looking for love when we crave chocolate!Could be so. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/inlove.gif" alt="" />
It's such a powerful stimulant &sooo addictive.I sometimes wonder about people who start each day with a cup of coffee &top up regularly during the day,the are actually addicted to this strong stimulant,it effects them in every way,it's especially worrying when so many doctors,pilots &other
people who have other peoples lives in their hands are relying on this stimulant to keep them going.I'm rambling again,I'm probably just really allergic to the stuff.

At first it was difficult to give up the tea/coffee but when I quit smoking I had to quit these becauseI usually had cigarettes &coffee/tea together. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/coffee.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/oldsmoker.gif" alt="" />
There is a great choice of herbal teas so it's still nice to have a warm drink especially now the weather gone cold.