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Getting the Lead Out (and the Mercury, and…)

What Determines Your Risk

Two people get the same exposure to a heavy metal, yet one gets toxic and the other doesn’t. How come? It’s because heavy metals are more significantly problematic if your body allows them to accumulate in your tissues, where they can interfere with normal functioning. So the key is keeping metals from accumulating in your body, by keeping it well stocked with the tools it needs to eliminate them every day. It’s as easy as ABC.

Every day, nourish yourself with fresh organic produce, herbs, and spices for the best Antioxidants to keep your barriers strong and toxins tamed. Replenish your natural “Bouncers” (probiotics), which can help keep ingested toxins from being absorbed. Stock up on sulfur-rich Chelators (which tag toxins so they can be given the boot) by eating naturally sulfur-rich foods: garlic, onions, and all the cruciferous vegetables discussed in my liver detox article.

Include top-quality protein, omega-3 EFAs, and pure water in your diet. And, take a quality multinutrient that includes a broad-spectrum antioxidant and sulfur-rich nutrients such as lipoic acid.

Presuming that you’ve got a heavy metal burden, I recommend adding one of the following natural products to help your regular liver detox program do a little more heavy lifting. Unless otherwise directed, follow package directions. You can use any one of these; there’s no need to combine products. (If you have moderate to severe symptoms of heavy metal contamination, see a medical professional with expertise in this area.)

Whether you’re just getting started on detox or are in the middle of a comprehensive program, PectaSol chelation complex is a smart component of any full body detox. The product is a patented blend of modified citrus pectin (MCP) and an alginate complex (from seaweed), both of which have been shown in clinical research to gently support detox. Each ingredient is proven to bind to an array of heavy metals and environmental contaminants.

The MCP is a specified low–molecular weight pectin. Research clearly shows that the small molecular size enables better chelation to lead, and when it is 10 percent esterified, as PectaSol is, it’s better suited to be absorbed into the bloodstream as well. While the product helps clean out your intestinal tract, it is also absorbing toxins from your body directly from the bloodstream—systemically lowering your toxic burden. Recent data suggests that this oral form of chelation is as good as IV, and perhaps even better, without the needles, expense, or time! A little at a time, every day, can bring tremendous results. Take 2–3 capsules twice a day on an empty stomach, and take it for 1–6 months, depending on your test results.

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