At Together Health, we take every possible measure to ensure the safety and quality of our supplements. When it comes to heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury, it's important to understand the context behind the numbers and the rigorous testing process we follow to ensure your safety.

Heavy metals, such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury, naturally occur in the earth's crust and are present in the environment around us. They can be found in trace amounts in the water we drink, the food we eat and sometimes even the air we breathe. It's, therefore, impossible to completely eliminate exposure. However, heavy metals can accumulate over time and, at high levels, pose a risk to human health. This is why international health bodies, including the European Union, have set strict regulations regarding acceptable levels in consumable products. These limits ensure that any trace amounts remain safe for daily consumption.

The European Union regulates the maximum allowable levels of heavy metals in food and supplements to protect public health. For example, in the case of lead, the safe limit set by Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1317 is 3.0 mg/kg. These limits are carefully chosen to ensure that even with daily consumption, heavy metal exposure remains well within safe levels.

Every batch of our supplements undergoes thorough laboratory analysis to measure trace amounts of heavy metals. Our documents currently show a PASS against the safe limit (a FAIL would result in not using that batch), but the reality is the actual results are far lower. Here are the figures for the heavy metal testing for our Magnesium product:

These numbers demonstrate that while trace amounts of these metals are present (as they are in all natural environments), they are far below harmful levels, ensuring that our supplement is safe for regular use. It’s also worth noting that the total amount of food in each capsule is minuscule compared to your overall dietary intake. So their contribution to your daily exposure is extremely low in the context of everything you consume daily.

We are working to include exact figures on the batch reports available on our website, but you can request the figures from a batch report at any time from our customer service team.

Given that heavy metals are a natural part of the environment, trace amounts are almost always detected in food, water, and supplements. The important thing to note is the difference between "trace" levels, which are minimal and not harmful, and higher concentrations that can pose risks. Our rigorous testing ensures that the trace amounts in our products stay well below harmful limits.

If the food you eat and the water you drink were subjected to the same intense testing as our supplements, you’d likely find trace amounts of heavy metals in those too. However, the levels found in our supplements are often much lower than what you’d find in everyday foods. We ensure our products are safe for long-term use by keeping any potential contaminants at the lowest possible levels.

We understand that knowing exactly what’s in your supplements is important for your peace of mind. We stand by the quality of our products, and our comprehensive testing procedures ensure that every batch of our Magnesium supplement is safe, clean, and well below the safe limits for heavy metals.