🚨Toxic metal used in MRI scans can leave dangerous nanoparticles in your body – even after a single scan.

🚨Toxic metal used in MRI scans can leave dangerous nanoparticles in your body – even after a single scan.

Here’s what scientists found.

A new study from the University of New Mexico has revealed that gadolinium, a toxic rare earth metal used in MRI contrast agents, can form dangerous nanoparticles in human tissue — even after a single dose.

While gadolinium is usually administered in a "safe" chelated form to help visualize organs during scans, researchers found that it can break free and react with oxalic acid, a natural compound found in certain foods and supplements. This reaction creates toxic crystalline nanoparticles that can accumulate in the kidneys, skin, heart, and lungs, potentially triggering severe inflammation and immune responses.