Thulium

Why You Do Not Need It

• No Biological Function: Thulium has no known essential function in the human body. Unlike iron or calcium, your body does not use it to build cells or generate energy.
• Not an Essential Nutrient: There is no Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Thulium because it is not required for human health.
• Potential Toxicity: Although it is not highly toxic compared to other heavy metals, introducing concentrated amounts via supplements can pose health risks.

Deep Dive

Thulium is a silvery-white metal that is stable in air and reacts slowly with water. It is the least abundant of the rare earth elements. While tiny, trace amounts are found in the soil and water, and consequently in some plants and animal tissues, these are incidental. You do not need to seek out Thulium, nor should you. The 'benefits' often associated with rare earth elements in alternative medicine circles are not supported by rigorous scientific evidence. The body has no mechanism to utilize elemental Thulium, and any attempt to supplement it is unnecessary and potentially dangerous.

Natural Occurrence

Thulium is found in very small quantities in the minerals monazite and bastnasite. It is present in the soil and water, meaning it naturally enters the food chain in trace amounts. However, there are no specific 'Thulium-rich' foods because the levels are always minuscule and incidental.

Supplementation

Do not take Thulium supplements.

There is no clinical evidence supporting the use of Thulium as a dietary supplement for any health condition. The FDA does not approve it for this use. If you see a product containing Thulium, it should be avoided.