Barium (Ba)
Barium (Ba) is found in chlorides (used in sucralose/Splenda), in nitrates and sulfides, and can be toxic. Persistent elevated levels of hair Ba are often a result of diagnostic medical tests. Ba side-effects are similar to those caused by chlorine exposure.
Elevated Ba causes the following health symptoms:
- tingling in the arms and legs
- skin irritation
- difficulty breathing
- muscle twitches
- increased heartrate
Dietary sources of Ba include:
- milk
- flour
- potatoes
- some nuts