Heavy metals are naturally found on the planet and some such as iron, zinc, and even silver and copper are vital for life in trace amounts. Although any metal has a potential for toxicity in excess, the term “heavy metal” usually refers to those that have no known human benefits, like lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic.
Heavy metals accumulate in the body over time. They hide deep in our tissues and organs and can be highly toxic, contributing to many chronic health problems.
But the good news is that it is possible to remove these contaminants from your body so they don’t negatively impact your health.
This is why you should do a heavy metal detox
What are heavy metals?
You might be exposed to heavy metals without even knowing it. They can be contaminants in food, medications, and supplements or filtered into groundwater. Occupational risks from raw materials, equipment, processing, and fumes are also very common.
Some typical exposure risks include:
- Lead from old pipes, paint, or even gasoline still in the soil (with children particularly at risk because even short exposure can affect brain development)
- Mercury from dental fillings and industrial applications
- Cadmium from tobacco smoke or food grown in cadmium-rich soils
- Arsenic from treated wood, coal-fired power plants, and runoff into groundwater
Why are heavy metals dangerous?
Heavy metals bind to and accumulate in organs and tissues, causing all kinds of physical, mental, and neurological damage. Many “mysterious illnesses,” such as muscle weakness, brain fog, fatigue, nausea, headaches, and even constipation, can be traced back to exposure and accumulation of heavy metals.
The higher the concentration, the worse the problems. Here are some of the consequences you can get from excessive exposure to heavy metals:
- Depression
- Hair loss
- Learning difficulties
- Immune disorders
- Cancer
- Death
How to detox heavy metals from your body
If you live in an industrialized country like Italy, you almost certainly have some level of ongoing heavy metal contamination. Here are 3 steps you can take:
- Eat organic products.
- Rice is one of the crops most contaminated with arsenic: limit consumption and check if your organic source is tested for heavy metals.
- Limit fish consumption, which is often contaminated with mercury.
- Heavy metals accumulate in animal fat: ensure your meat comes from clean sources and eat sparingly.
- Install water filters on your home water system.
- Switch to a biological dentist who uses non-toxic procedures and can safely remove metal fillings.
- If your home was built before 1952, have the pipes and paint checked for lead.
- Wear masks and protective clothing if you work in industries that use heavy metals.
Fulvic and humic acids contain minerals that come from ancient plant deposits, so they are natural. Fulvic acid has dozens of beneficial uses for the human body. In particular:
- It transports nutrients
- It is a super antioxidant
- It increases alkalinity
- It modulates hormones
- It regulates neurological function
- It acts as an electrolyte
- It boosts immunity
- It is the best source of bioavailable organic trace elements
Fulvic acid is also the most powerful natural heavy metal detoxifier in nature.
It has a unique molecular structure that can bind to heavy metals, rendering them inert. Research shows that even low concentrations of fulvic and humic acids are potent enough to help eliminate heavy metals like copper and lead from contaminated water and soil.
Clinoptilolite zeolite, a natural mineral formed through a reaction between volcanic ash and seawater, has been extensively studied and its health benefits are impressive. These are just some of them:
- Strengthen the immune system. Removing toxins makes it easier for your body to protect and take care of you. Too many toxins can overwhelm your body, paving the way for diseases and other health problems.
- Protection from viruses. Zeolite is able to absorb viral particles and prevent their replication. Research suggests that zeolite may be effective against a range of viruses.
- Getting rid of heavy metals. In a 2012 study, zeolite was found to successfully eliminate heavy metals from the body, including toxic lead.
- Mold detoxification. Zeolite is used as a detoxifier for mold toxins, called mycotoxins.
- Maintaining a healthy pH. Zeolite provides you with alkalizing minerals that support healthy pH levels in your body.
- Protecting your kidney. Heavy metals can cause kidney damage. Getting rid of them can thereby strengthen kidney function.
- Protection against intestinal permeability. In a 2015 study, zeolite was found to strengthen the intestinal wall.
