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How Long Does Gadolinium Stay In The Body After An MRI Scan?

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Posted on Fri, 20 Jul 2018
Question: A month after having an MRI contrast, I still have a gadolinium reading of 6.6 mcg in my body when it is suppose to be no more than 0.7. How do I get rid of it? I have no medical issues and have had 2 complete lab workups that says everything is fine.
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Kidney and liver function assessment

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I understand your concern. I must say this is an interesting case.

The only explanation would be a dysfunction of the liver and kidneys, but you refer that “all the lab workups turned out fine”, so I am assuming that BUN, creatinine, ALT/AST and bilirubin levels turned out fine too.

While I do not have an explanation for the delay of the elimination of gadolinium from your body, I highly recommend taking spirulina (tablet or liquid), 10 grams per day. Spirulina has been proven effective in the elimination of heavy metals from the body, and gadolinium is a heavy metal.

I hope this helps. You are welcome to ask further questions.

Kind regards.


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How Long Does Gadolinium Stay In The Body After An MRI Scan?

Brief Answer: Kidney and liver function assessment Detailed Answer: Hello I understand your concern. I must say this is an interesting case. The only explanation would be a dysfunction of the liver and kidneys, but you refer that “all the lab workups turned out fine”, so I am assuming that BUN, creatinine, ALT/AST and bilirubin levels turned out fine too. While I do not have an explanation for the delay of the elimination of gadolinium from your body, I highly recommend taking spirulina (tablet or liquid), 10 grams per day. Spirulina has been proven effective in the elimination of heavy metals from the body, and gadolinium is a heavy metal. I hope this helps. You are welcome to ask further questions. Kind regards.