Many authorities around the world are beginning to understand how detrimental heavy metals are to our health. Heavy metals such as arsenic, aluminium, cadmium, lead, mercury, nickel, and uranium can cause many chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Diabetes, Cancer, Autoimmune diseases, and many more.
Removing heavy metals from adipose tissue or fat cells is critically important so that they do not do further damage with their free radicals.
Let us look at the best ways to remove toxic metals from the body and help us optimize our health. Let us start with some heavy metal detox tips.
Drink plenty of water
Water is a solvent that helps to dilute toxins in the body.
So, if you do not drink enough water the concentration of toxins in your body will increase. Toxic metals that are sitting outside the cells will begin going back into the cells of the body.
Dehydration will result in higher concentrations of toxic metals. This will result in further damage to the cells from oxidative stress.
Therefore, drinking plenty of water will reduce the oxidative stress and reduce the amount of free radicals that will damage body cells.
Water is also essential to help distribute vital nutrients around the body to help upregulate the detoxification pathways.
Add Fermented Foods to Your Diet
Why are fermented foods important and what role do they play in the detoxification of heavy metals?
The answer is that fermented foods are rich in probiotics, or the friendly bacteria that are an important part of our microbiome in our gut.
Lactobacillus or lactic acid bacteria can bind metals in the intestine and help in their elimination.
In studies, of the 255 different Lactobacillus tested, 26 of these displayed incredible abilities at removing cadmium and lead from water.
Fermented foods that contain these Lactobacilli include yogurt, whey, cottage cheese, kefir drinks, fermented tofu, and tempeh as well as fermented vegetables such as Sauerkraut and other vegetables.
Add Foods Known to Help Detox Heavy Metals
Research has shown that there are many foods that can help to eliminate toxic metals from the body, such as:
- Cilantro or Coriander (Coriander sativum) is a powerful heavy metal eliminator and is helpful in removing neurotoxins, such as mercury, from the body.
- Wild Blueberries – research has shown that consuming organic wild blueberry extract may help detox heavy metals from the brain’s lymphatics and detoxify the brain by inhibiting a particular protein that blocks the brain’s cleansing process.
- Lemon – research shows that lemon juice is especially helpful in detoxing lead from the body. (1, 2) One study found that a daily dose of vitamin C reduced the total amount of lead in their blood after just one month of supplementation.
- Chlorella – Chlorella is incredibly nutrient-rich algae grown in fresh or saltwater. Like cilantro, chlorella helps the body detox from neurotoxins such as mercury. (3) One study looking at the effects of chlorella extract in mice found protective benefits when used following lead exposure. (4) Another study found that chlorella intake may help counteract heavy metal poisoning in rats when exposed to cadmium by decreasing cadmium absorption in the body. (5)
- Garlic – herbs like garlic and onions both contain sulphur, which helps in the detoxification pathways of the liver. It can help eliminate arsenic and lead from the body. Garlic promotes the liver to produce detoxification enzymes which help filter toxins from the digestive system.
- Turmeric – the active compound of turmeric, curcumin, helps protect the body after mercury exposure when consumed regularly. According to animal studies, curcumin reduced the damage to the liver and the kidneys caused by mercury, while also increasing detoxifying liver enzymes such as glutathione levels. (6)
- Use Natural Heavy Metal Detox Supplements
A good natural heavy metal detox protocol is one that is backed by solid scientific research. Also, one that is safe for all age groups, as well as pets.
One such heavy metal detox protocol is known as Dr Georgiou’s Heavy Metal Detox protocol and consists of 3 separate products that work together for a safe and effective toxic metal detox – it is sold as the HMD ULTIMATE DETOX PACK:
- HMD – this is the main intracellular heavy metal detox chelator that “pulls” metals from inside the cell to the outer mesenchyme. This is a critical part of Dr. Georgiou’s Heavy Metal Detox protocol and it cannot work without the HMD.
- HMD ORGANIC CHLORELLA – this is a toxic-free chlorella harvested from the pristine mountain lakes of Taiwan. It helps to “grab” the heavy metals outside the cell and eliminates them from the body.
- HMD LAVAGE – this is a “drainage” herbal remedy that helps to open up the elimination channels of the body to upregulate the detoxification pathways of the liver, kidneys and lymphatics, while cleaning the blood.
It is really quite simple to take – here are the adult dosages:
HMD – 45 drops x 3 times daily – add to a little water and drink away from meals
HMD LAVAGE – take 25 drops x 3 times daily – can mix in the same glass as the HMD
HMD ORGANIC CHLORELLA – take 2 caps x 2 times daily, morning and evening, with meals
