What is heavy metal detox?
Written by
Leilani Ibeh
Reviewed by
Prof. Benjamin Murphy, Ph.D.Heavy metal detox means removing heavy metals like lead and mercury from the body. Heavy metals accumulate from environmental exposure and cause slow damage to organs over time. Natural methods are available to help safely eliminate them. There is also medical chelation therapy available for severe cases, but it should be administered under medical supervision.
Dietary Chelators
- Cilantro binds mercury and lead in tissues
- Chlorella absorbs cadmium through its cell walls
- Garlic compounds target methylmercury specifically
- Spirulina supports nervous system metal removal
Elimination Support
- Hydration flushes toxins through kidneys
- Fiber traps metals for digestive removal
- Sweating releases toxins through skin pores
- Liver enzymes process metals for excretion
The incorporation of metals may occur through food, water, or air. The fish take up the mercury. Old pipes leach the lead. Industrial centers leach the cadmium. Your body stores the metals in the bones and in the fat. The processes of natural detox will enhance your present eliminative systems. The result is that with so time, toxic accumulation ceases.
To gradually implement a detox, start with dietary changes, such as incorporating cilantro into your diet for a couple of weeks. Follow up with sauna sessions at a spa one day a week thereafter. Please consult with your healthcare provider first. They check your kidney function and advise you on the best methods to use, so you do not risk mineral depletion.
Prevention is essential. Having filtered drinking water and making low-mercury fish choices and getting rid of old pots and pans. These reduce your daily exposure. Combine them with occasional detoxing. This is the way to maintain your body's metals in a healthy range. Your body functions best when it isn't burdened with toxicity.
Read the full article: Heavy Metal Detox: Ultimate Natural Guide
