On Wednesday, action star Chuck Norris filed a lawsuit in San Francisco claiming that the gadolinium doctors injected into his wife, Gena Norris, to improve the clarity of her MRIs “have left her weak and tired and with debilitating bouts of pain and a burning sensation.” 1

Why on earth we are still using gadolinium, a metal found in “contrast” agents used in many MRIs, has been shown to remain in some of our organs (like the brain, bones, and skin). However, according to the FDA and European Union agency, retained gadolinium isn’t harmful.

https://youtu.be/KQzD_3R9aQY

“The lawsuit accuses several manufacturers of gadolinium contrast agents of knowing about their risks, but failing to warn consumers. It seeks more than $10 million in damages, saying the Norris’ have had to spend millions of dollars on treatment for Gena Norris.” 2

Hmmm. I don’t know about you but I don’t want a toxic heavy metal that is not a normal trace element in the body, hanging out in my body.

We will watch the lawsuit and update you as we have more information.

Sources and References

  1. NBC Los Angeles, November 1, 2017.
  2. NBC Los Angeles, November 1, 2017.