Metal Chelation

[Setras]

What are people using themselves to Chelate metals from the body?

What are your experiences?

How quick are the results?

The reason i ask is....... i think my elder sister could benefit from a bit of a metal detox.... she has a few issues that i have seen mentioned in other threads and chelation was the advice given......

I have spoken to her about it and she said she would give it a go..

[delfine]

I´ve heard that cilantro (fresh coriander) should be a good chelator. A handful a day. I take it myself as often as possible, but it´s hard to find sometimes.
Can´t feel any clear signs of detox yet though.

[778 neighbour of some guy]

www.zeoliteliquid.com/

5 bottles in one month made me feel cleaned out, cost me about 55 euro's to do that, i feel much better afterwards and still do.

from the FAQ on the above named site.


What is Zeolite?

Zeolites are a group of micro-porous, crystalline minerals with well-defined structures of the alkaline or alkaline-earth metals. There are approximately 40 natural volcanic zeolite minerals and over 150 synthetically produced zeolites.

Due to the unique structure of the zeolite molecule and the fact that it is one of the few negatively charged minerals in nature, it acts like a magnet drawing positively charged toxins to it and trapping these toxins within its micro porous structure. Zeolites unique structure contains cages or channels which are the right size to allow small molecules (roughly between 3 and 10 angstroms) to enter. Once the toxin is pulled into the cage like structure of the zeolite, it is carried out of the cell and eliminated by the body.

Why does combining Zeolite with Humic and/or Fulvic create a more powerful synergistic effect than using Zeolite alone?

Zeolite is a complex organic molecule that is not readily absorbed by the cells or the intestines. Subsequently, when zeolite is chemically dissolved in a simple water solution, or when taken as a straight mineral supplement in capsule form, its therapeutic effect (i.e. benefit to you) is not as strong or beneficial as it is when combined with an all natural, organic, bio-active intracellular carrier such as humic, fulvic, or processed humates. Humic and fulvic, among other attributes have the ability to transport nutrients directly into the cell, thereby enhancing absorption of any nutrient taken with them.

Is Zeolite Safe?

Zeolite has been studied extensively by scientists in countries around the world. Natural zeolites are inert, non-toxic minerals which are federally classified as GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe). There are over 40 natural occurring zeolites in nature and not all zeolites have the same chemical composition. The superior grade of zeolite (clinoptolite) we use in our products does not contain any fibrous positive charged particles and is free from all contaminants including heavy metals and radioactive elements.

What is Humic Acid?

Humic is an all-natural substance that has been extracted from ancient deposits of organic matter. By definition, Humic is a fraction of humic substances composed of a long chain molecule, which is high in molecular weight, dark brown in color and soluble in an alkaline solution.

Extensive research into the bio-medical uses of humic has been conducted in China, Russia, Hungary and India. Humic contains trace amounts of up to 70 organic ionic minerals that are not normally obtained in our modern diets. It is believed by many scientists that these trace minerals, play a critical role in maintaining and maximizing the health of the body.

After the humic has delivered the ionic minerals to the cells, rather than then deteriorating and disappearing, it naturally attached itself to the toxic heavy metals and other toxins and removes them from the body via the gut.

In addition to being an extremely efficient mineral supplement and a powerful detoxifying agent, humic is also a powerful anti-inflammatory and an immune system booster.

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Fulvic, a component of humate, is nature's most complex ionic molecule and is rapidly being recognized as one of the most important miracles of life itself. It is the missing link in maintaining health as well as in the prevention and reversal of disease processes.

Fulvic holds the key to life and as such cannot be synthesized by chemists or even clearly defined by scientists. Among its many attributes, Fulvic is a natural supercharged electrolyte that balances Ultra life by restoring electrical potential and correcting electrochemical imbalances. Numerous studies show convincingly that the physical well being of plants, animals and humans is determined by proper electrical potential both within the cell and in the surrounding extra-Ultra fluid. Cells disintegrate and die when electrical potential falls below a certain threshold. This supercharged electrolyte restores the electrical potential of both the extra and intracellular environment by infusing these spaces with living energy from the photonic light energy stored within the quinone molecular components of the fulvic molecule.

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We use only the purest water to make our humic and fulvic products. The process begins with distilled water to ensure removal of all biological and industrial contaminants including microbes, pesticides, industrial chemicals and metals. Distillation is only the first step in this process as it does not remove the residual negative pattern or energetic imprint from the contaminants found in our worlds water supply. This fact that water retains an energetic signature is a well-known precept in Homeopathic medicine and was also widely publicized through the work of Dr Masaru Emoto and his book, The Secret Life of Water.

Since humic and fulvic acids can pass directly into the cells it is critical to erase any negative imprint from the water used in the extraction process to be sure the pattern of the toxic molecules is not inadvertently carried into the cell. The only way to accomplish this is to structure the water. An added benefit of structured water is its increased bio-availability and reduced surface tension (wetter water).

Why is it important to detoxify my body?

The increased chemicalization of the world today is placing a tremendous burden on our bodies. According to the 2005 report from the Center for Disease Control's Environmental Health laboratory, there are currently 148 chemicals found in the blood and urine of Americans, including PCB's, Dioxins, Furans, and DDT to name a few. These toxins are introduced into the body on a daily basis from numerous sources including the air we breath, chlorine in the water supply, pesticides, disinfectants, food additives, cleaning supplies etc. Many of these toxins are known carcinogens.

Why is it important to maintain proper pH?

Pollution, stress and our consumption of coffee, alcohol, carbonated beverages, meat, dairy products and highly processed foods tend to create acidic body fluids. The optimum pH of the body should be slightly alkaline or around 7.4. Pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungi and yeast thrive in an acidic, anaerobic environment. Scientists have found that when the body's biological terrain shifts from a healthy oxygenated, alkaline environment to an unhealthy anaerobic acidic environment, the cells can not perform properly and a person is at a higher risk of contracting a wide spectrum of acute and chronic diseases as well as experiencing physical deterioration and more rapid aging.

Are there any contraindication for Zeolite?

Do not take any product containing zeolite if you are taking any prescription medication containing heavy metals, such as lithium or platinum, which can be found in some medications. If you are undergoing radiation therapy or chemotherapy, check with your health care professional before using zeolite.

[Arrowwind]

I have used homeopathic metal detox solutions with good results over the years.
If you detox metals you must take chlorella to bind onto the mercury in the gut to prevent it from relocating in the body.
1000mg a day.

There are some very good cilantro tinctures available that makes it easier than eating a bunch of fresh cilantro

[CdnSirian]

I use edible clay and Rosemary Extract.

[Daughter of Time]

Chelation needs are different for different people depending on the level of heavy metals that are in their systems.

If you feel relatively well and just wish to remove metals for a simple detox reason, then cilantro, chlorella, apple pectin and all the methods described in the above posts, work well without many side effects.

Homeopathic combinations are also very effective provided that the heavy metals are not extreme.

If your heavy metals are excessive, and the only way to know this is to do a 24 hour urine challenge test which is covered only by some health plans, depending on where you live, then you'll know whether the above mentioned, natural chelators are strong enough or not.

If the heavy metals in your system are very high then you'd have to do chelation therapy with DMSA (oral caps) which is sold in many health food stores or available by prescription. If the heavy metals are extremely high and considered seriously dangerous to your health, then the intravenous method might be required. DMSA (oral) or the intravenous version (DMPS) can be very debilitating as they not only remove the heavy metals from the system but they also remove minerals from your body, so you'd have to take large amounts of minerals to replenish the ones you lose during the chelation therapy. When you lose minerals, you will feel extremely tired. The intravenous method usually lowers thyroid function, which is not desirable. However, if it were a choice between keeping high levels of heavy metals which can cause a number of illnesses including cancer, MS, and other immune deficiency diseases, or lowering your thyroid function which can eventually be rectified with supplements or even prescription medicine (the natural kind is best) then the choice would be to do the chelation.

Saunas, infra-red in particular, are also very effective in removing heavy metals.

[Czarek]

Which metals? How do you know for sure she has a "metal problem"?

[conk]

Pectasol Chelation Complex, a citrus pectin product has been shown to effectively detox metals. It's oral so no IV required. All recommendations above are excellent too.

There is also a suppository called Detoxomine that works almost as well as EDTA IV chelation.

[Arrowwind]

Urine challenge tests can only show some metals. Even conventional docs use hair analysis.

Remember, MMS will chelate out some heavy metals too.