Liver & Detox

Heavy Metal Detox

Gently chelate and excrete accumulated mercury, lead, aluminum, and arsenic from tissues.

Prevention

Key nutrients: Sulfur compounds, glutathione cofactors, fiber, chlorophyll, vitamin C.

Eat regularly: Cilantro, parsley, garlic, onions, cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens, citrus, brazil nuts, eggs.

Filter drinking water and avoid known sources (large fish, old paint, amalgams).

Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)

HerbTraditional use

Fresh leaf or tincture mobilizes mercury from tissues — pair with a binder to prevent redistribution.

Chlorella

OtherModerate evidence

3–5 g/day broken-cell-wall chlorella binds mobilized metals in the gut for excretion.

Activated charcoal

MineralStrong evidence

500–1000 mg between meals binds toxins; take 2 hours from medications and nutrients.

Zeolite (clinoptilolite)

MineralModerate evidence

Micronized zeolite binds lead, mercury, and cadmium for renal excretion.

Modified citrus pectin

FoodStrong evidence

5–15 g/day chelates lead and other heavy metals without depleting essential minerals.

A note of caution. Natural doesn't mean risk-free. Herbs and supplements can interact with medications, affect pregnancy, or worsen certain conditions. Speak with a qualified clinician before starting a new regimen, especially if you take prescriptions.