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I hear different terminology for these tests, minerals, heavy metals, toxic elements, etc. What does it all mean?

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I hear different terminology for these tests, minerals, heavy metals, toxic elements, etc. What does it all mean?

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Minerals can be referred to in several different ways. Minerals and elements are the same thing. Good minerals such as zinc and copper can be referred to as nutrient elements. Bad minerals such as arsenic and lead can be referred to as heavy metals or toxic elements.