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Zeolite Clinoptilolite safely and slowly removes arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, nickel, and others. If you are taking medications, consult your doctor before adding supplements. Zeolite can block the absorption of other medications. Zeolite should be taken at least two hours after other medications. This gives your body the chance to absorb your medications.
Only take Clinoptilolite Zeolite. Other types of Zeolite are not good for you. ZEOLITE CLINOPTILOLITE: THERAPEUTIC VIRTUES OF AN ANCIENT MINERAL The physical–chemical properties of zeolite clinoptilolite (ZC) are essential for the absorbing characteristics or ion-exchange, and therefore, for its therapeutic potential. Preclinical research on zeolites was not aimed at finding a new drug, but a food supplement that can improve lifestyle and be combined with traditional pharmacological treatment. In fact, recent evidenced suggested a promising detoxifying role of ZC in the removal of toxic metabolites produced by drugs chronically administered during chemotherapy, diabetes, or cardiovascular diseases. Mastinu, Andrea et al. “Zeolite Clinoptilolite: Therapeutic Virtues of an Ancient Mineral.” Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 24,8 1517. 17 Apr. 2019, doi:10.3390/molecules24081517 CRITICAL REVIEW ON ZEOLITE CLINOPTILOLITE SAFETY AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS IN VIVO In agreement with the scientific evidence presented in the literature so far, it can be generally stated that zeolite clinoptilolite-based materials, including the so-called activated materials, may be regarded as safe for in vivo consumption. A variety of highly positive effects on animal and human health were documented thus far for zeolite clinoptilolite-based materials. Kraljević Pavelić, Sandra et al. “Critical Review on Zeolite Clinoptilolite Safety and Medical Applications in vivo.” Frontiers in pharmacology vol. 9 1350. 27 Nov. 2018, doi:10.3389/fphar.2018.01350 TIMING OF ZEOLITE WITH OTHER MEDS People who are taking medications at the same time should ensure that there is a time interval of two hours between the medications and the zeolite preparation. Unless otherwise prescribed, the medications should be taken before the clinoptilolite zeolite. Biogena: Welcome to Yourself: Zeolite & Medications https://biogena.com/en/knowledge/guide/zeolite_bba_82061 ZEOLITE DRUG INTERACTIONS You are taking any medications: Zeolites can bind with other substances and may neutralize stomach acid, causing your medications not to be properly absorbed or to be less effective. You are a transplant patient and/or taking drugs to suppress the immune system: Zeolites may cause rejection. You are using chemotherapy drugs: Zeolites have antioxidant effects and may interfere with the actions of chemo drugs. You are using antibiotics or drugs that contain iron: Zeolites may decrease their effectiveness. Zeolite: Purported Benefits, Side Effects & More Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ADSORPTION OF HEAVY METALS ON NATURAL ZEOLITES: A REVIEW Clinoptilolite Zeolite is the most applied natural zeolite to remove heavy metals. It is effective in removing Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium,Lead, Mercury, and Nickel. Velarde, Lisbania et al. “Adsorption of heavy metals on natural zeolites: A review.” Chemosphere vol. 328 (2023): 138508. doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138508 POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF NUTRACEUTICALS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SOME NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS IN NIGERIAN CHILDREN In all the cases managed at the Brain Foundation described in this report, we added nutraceutical agents to the therapy of the children. These cases suggest beneficial effects in these children and we believe the use of nutraceuticals described deserves further evaluation nationwide. The cases point to the probable efficacy of nutraceuticals in the management of the described neurodevelopmental disorders in children. In 5 of the 9 cases the nutraceuticals included zeolite. Ajibade, A D. “POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF NUTRACEUTICALS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SOME NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS IN NIGERIAN CHILDREN.” Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine vol. 16,2 (2018): 142-149. WAYS TO FIND ZEOLITE Zeolite Clinoptilolite is available from so many sources. Here are three options. The Sprout Project does not benefit in any way from your purchases.
Chlorella is a type of algae that enhances the detoxification of mercury, lead, and others. THE LONG-TERM ALGAE EXTRACT (CHLORELLA AND FUCUS SP) AND AMINOSULPHURATE SUPPLEMENTATION MODULATE SOD-1 ACTIVITY AND DECREASE HEAVY METALS (HG++,SN) LEVELS IN PATIENTS WITH LONG-TERM DENTAL TITANIUM IMPLANTS AND AMALGAM FILLINGS RESTORATIONS The aminosulphurates and Chlorella and Fucus sp algae supplementation enhanced detoxification of heavy metals by reducing Mercury++, Silver, Tin, and Lead levels in patients with long-term dental amalgam filling and titanium implants. Merino, José Joaquín et al. “The Long-Term Algae Extract (Chlorella and Fucus sp) and Aminosulphurate Supplementation Modulate SOD-1 Activity and Decrease Heavy Metals (Hg++, Sn) Levels in Patients with Long-Term Dental Titanium Implants and Amalgam Fillings Restorations.” Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 8,4 101. 16 Apr. 2019, doi:10.3390/antiox8040101 WHERE TO FIND CHLORELLA
Chelation is the process of adding something to your body that absorbs and/or adsorbs toxins and then is flushed out in your urine. Use caution here to make sure that any chelators you use only remove toxins and not trace elements that your body needs to function. CHELATION: HARNESSING AND ENHANCING HEAVY METAL DETOXIFICATION--A REVIEW Toxic metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury are ubiquitous, have no beneficial role in human homeostasis, and contribute to noncommunicable chronic diseases. While novel drug targets for chronic disease are eagerly sought, potentially helpful agents that aid in detoxification of toxic elements, chelators, have largely been restricted to overt acute poisoning. Chelation, that is multiple coordination bonds between organic molecules and metals, is very common in the body and at the heart of enzymes with a metal cofactor such as copper or zinc. Sears, Margaret E. “Chelation: harnessing and enhancing heavy metal detoxification--a review.” TheScientificWorldJournal vol. 2013 219840. 18 Apr. 2013, doi:10.1155/2013/219840 POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF NUTRACEUTICALS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SOME NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS IN NIGERIAN CHILDREN
In all the cases managed at the Brain Foundation described in this report, we added nutraceutical agents to the therapy of the children. These cases suggest beneficial effects in these children and we believe the use of nutraceuticals described deserves further evaluation nationwide. The cases point to the probable efficacy of nutraceuticals in the management of the described neurodevelopmental disorders in children. In 5 of the 9 cases the nutraceuticals included zeolite. Ajibade, A D. “POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF NUTRACEUTICALS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SOME NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS IN NIGERIAN CHILDREN.” Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine vol. 16,2 (2018): 142-149. We remove toxins when we sweat. We remove more during activity than just sweating in a sauna. Some toxins may be more easily removed through sweat vs. blood or urine. EXCRETION OF Ni, Pb, Cu, As, AND Hg IN SWEAT UNDER TWO SWEATING CONDITIONS Physiologists have long regarded sweating as an effective and safe means of detoxification, and heavy metals are excreted through sweat to reduce the levels of such metals in the body. The results demonstrated that the sweating method influenced the excretion of heavy metals in sweat and, as hypothesized, the concentrations of Ni, Pb, Cu, and As were significantly higher during dynamic running than during sitting in the sauna. Kuan, Wen-Hui et al. “Excretion of Ni, Pb, Cu, As, and Hg in Sweat under Two Sweating Conditions.” International journal of environmental research and public health vol. 19,7 4323. 4 Apr. 2022, doi:10.3390/ijerph19074323 BLOOD, URINE, AND SWEAT (BUS) STUDY: MONITORING AND ELIMINATION OF BIOACCUMULATED TOXIC ELEMENTS Many toxic elements appeared to be preferentially excreted through sweat. Presumably stored in tissues, some toxic elements readily identified in the perspiration of some participants were not found in their serum. Induced sweating appears to be a potential method for elimination of many toxic elements from the human body. Biomonitoring for toxic elements through blood and/or urine testing may underestimate the total body burden of such toxicants. Sweat analysis should be considered as an additional method for monitoring bioaccumulation of toxic elements in humans. Genuis, Stephen J et al. “Blood, urine, and sweat (BUS) study: monitoring and elimination of bioaccumulated toxic elements.” Archives of environmental contamination and toxicology vol. 61,2 (2011): 344-57. doi:10.1007/s00244-010-9611-5 ARSENIC, CADMIUM, LEAD, AND MERCURY IN SWEAT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
This article reviews 24 studies that examine the relationship between sweat and heavy metals. One study even measured the sweat accumulated in the feet of rubber chest waders. Sears, Margaret E et al. “Arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury in sweat: a systematic review.” Journal of environmental and public health vol. 2012 (2012): 184745. doi:10.1155/2012/184745 Chelators like zeolite clinoptilolite or chlorella bind with the toxins and then they leave the body when you urinate. So it is important to stay hydrated. A little bit all day long keeps you more consistently hydrated than a ton of water all at once. CRITICAL REVIEW ON ZEOLITE CLINOPTILOLITE SAFETY AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS IN VIVO
In this study, the daily intake of activated clinoptilolite suspension was effective in removal of toxic heavy metals from the body via urine. Urine is, indeed, important in elimination of lead released from the bones or body compartments, i.e., in chelation therapy where upon quenching of lead from different sites of the body it is expelled through urine. Kraljević Pavelić, Sandra et al. “Critical Review on Zeolite Clinoptilolite Safety and Medical Applications in vivo.” Frontiers in pharmacology vol. 9 1350. 27 Nov. 2018, doi:10.3389/fphar.2018.01350 Vaccines sure are a sticky wicket. But in case you weren't aware there are a lot of vaccine schedules that allow for your children to be fully vaccinated. We all know the CDC version. The Dr. Bob Sears version has been around for a while now. Some vaccines still have thimerosal, aluminum, and/or formaldehyde in them. In the US it is only the multi-dose bottles that contain thimerosol. There is a lot of debate out there regarding the safety of vaccines and I am not going to get into that. Below I've laid out another option below that is worth a look. Alternative Vaccine Schedule
IPV = Polio
Varicella = Chicken Pox DTaP = Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Hib = Haemophilus Influenzae Type B PCV = Pneumococcal MMR = Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Rotavirus = Rotavirus
* Typically at the age of 4 or 5 years you typically get an additional IPV/DTaP booster as well as a second dose of MMR and Varicella. However, if you have antibody titers drawn you can see if immunity already exists. If immunity exists, it proves that your child is fully vaccinated and doesn't need the second doses.
A NOTE ABOUT THE HEP B VACCINE
Hepatitis B is highly contagious and can be transmitted through contact with infected blood, semen, or other bodily fluids. It could be transmitted to a baby from their mother during birth. Standard initial prenatal care includes lots of lab work including an STD panel. If you test negative then and don't expose yourself to Hep B during your pregnancy, you should be good to put off the Hep B vaccine until they need it. Some examples of higher risk situations include being sexually active, using drugs, working in healthcare, or working with drug addicts. Hep B Vaccination is required to be enrolled in school, child care, and preschool in Washington State. However, you can get Certificate of Exemption sign by your Primary Care Provider instead. The only vaccine that you can't have waved is the MMR. Parboiling rice decreases the amount of arsenic in rice without reducing the micronutrients. To do this you: 1. Boil a pot of water 2. Add rice 3. Boil for 5 minutes 4. Drain out water 5. Add fresh water 6. Cook rice on a lower heat to absorb all the water If you cook your rice in an instant pot or rice cooker, you may want to do the parboiling in a pot on your cooktop. Putting the rice in a fine mesh steamer basket can make quick work of draining your rice. IMPROVED RICE COOKING APPROACH TO MAXIMISE ARSENIC REMOVAL WHILE PRESERVING NUTRIENT ELEMENTS
In this study, we compared and evaluated the efficiency of inorganic arsenic removal from three brown and white rice types using absorption methods. The cooking treatments were unwashed and absorbed, washed and absorbed, pre-soaked and absorbed, and parboiled and absorbed. Of these treatments, parboiled and absorbed was found to be most efficient, removing 54% and 73% of inorganic arsenic for brown and white rice respectively, whereas the other treatments significantly reduced inorganic arsenic in white rice only. Parboiled and absorbed is not only practical to perform domestically, but also was found to be the only method suited to all rice varieties in order to obtain a desirable margin of exposure for all population groups. Menon, Manoj et al. “Improved rice cooking approach to maximise arsenic removal while preserving nutrient elements.” The Science of the total environment vol. 755,Pt 2 (2021): 143341. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143341 It is really hard to avoid glyphosate and pesticides. However, USDA Organic certified products must be grown or produced without the use of synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or fertilizers. This includes glyphosate. Can there still be glyphosate in USDA Organic flours and foods? Yes. We don't grow our food in a bubble and things can waft, drift, or otherwise meander from a non-organic farm over to an organic farm. Organic foods should have less glyphosate, so it is something to consider. SEPARATING THE EMPIRICAL WHEAT FROM THE PSEUDOSCIENTIFIC CHAFF: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE SURROUNDING GLYPHOSATE, DYSBIOSIS AND WHEAT-SENSITIVITY
Glyphosate exposure, either through active ingredient alone or commercial herbicide formulations, has the potential to induce dysbiosis by creating an imbalance between commensal members of the gastrointestinal microbiome and opportunistic pathogens. Glyphosate may be a critical environmental trigger in the etiology of several disease states associated with dysbiosis, including celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Glyphosate exposure may also have consequences for mental health, including anxiety and depression, through alterations in the gut microbiome. However, the research surrounding glyphosate’s effects on the gut microbiome also suffers from numerous methodological weaknesses including artificially high-doses, insufficient duration, proprietary ingredients and an over reliance on animal models. Barnett, Jacqueline A, and Deanna L Gibson. “Separating the Empirical Wheat From the Pseudoscientific Chaff: A Critical Review of the Literature Surrounding Glyphosate, Dysbiosis and Wheat-Sensitivity.” Frontiers in microbiology vol. 11 556729. 25 Sep. 2020, doi:10.3389/fmicb.2020.556729 You may want to test the water coming out of your faucet and the dirt that your are digging in. While your water provider rigorously tests the water going to your house. They don't test what comes out of your faucet. As we researched in this other post, there are ways for your water to get contaminated on the home stretch. Air pollution like the Tacoma Plume we researched in this post, may have contaminated your soil.
There are so many great vitamins and minerals in our fruits and vegetables. The more you dig into it the more you learn that the garden is a pharmacy. Your health is built on your diet. DIETARY STRATEGIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CADMIUM AND LEAD TOXICITY We recommend that people who are at risk of exposure to toxic metals ensure a sufficient intake of essential elements and vitamins and enhance their consumption of vegetables and fruit. Some edible plants, such as tomatoes (rich in iron, calcium, selenium, zinc, vitamins B and C, quercetin and naringenin), berries (rich in essential elements, vitamin C, anthocyanin and catechin), onions (rich in selenium, quercetin and vitamins B and C), garlics (rich in sulphur-containing compounds, essential elements and vitamins C and E) and grapes (rich in vitamins, essential elements and anthocyanin) are of special importance as natural antagonists to Cadmium and Lead toxicity and should be consumed on a regular basis. Zhai, Qixiao et al. “Dietary strategies for the treatment of cadmium and lead toxicity.” Nutrients vol. 7,1 552-71. 14 Jan. 2015, doi:10.3390/nu7010552 A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF GARLIC TO THE HEAVY METAL POISONING OF RAT
When garlic (Allium sativum) was administered to rat per os simultaneously with cadmium, methylmercury and phenylmercury to detect the protective effect against the heavy metal poisoning, accumulation of heavy metals in liver, kidneys, bone and testes were decreased, and histopathological damages and the inhibition of serum alkaline phosphatase activities by heavy metals were reduced. The protective effect of garlic was superior to those of 2,3 dimercapto-1-propanol (BAL) and D-penicillamine (PEN), and nearly similar to those of 2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) and N-acetyl-DL-penicillamine (APEN), the current remedies, while garlic was not effective as a curative agent for heavy metal poisoning. Cha, C W. “A study on the effect of garlic to the heavy metal poisoning of rat.” Journal of Korean medical science vol. 2,4 (1987): 213-24. doi:10.3346/jkms.1987.2.4.213 Echinacea is linked to reducing oxidative stress which fights Mercury effects. MULTI-PROTECTIVE ROLE OF ECHINACEA PURPUREA L. WATER EXTRACT IN ALLIUM CEPA L. AGAINST MERCURY(II) CHLORIDE
Data from this study showed that potent antioxidant capacity of Echinacea purpurea L. combats the Mercury-induced genotoxic effects by reducing the oxidative stress. Yalçın, Emine et al. “Multi-protective role of Echinacea purpurea L. water extract in Allium cepa L. against mercury(II) chloride.” Environmental science and pollution research international vol. 28,44 (2021): 62868-62876. doi:10.1007/s11356-021-15097-6 Certain fibers such as wheat bran and pectin act as a shield. They protect our gut microbiome from the negative changes from heavy metal exposure. They are especially helpful guarding us from arsenic and cadmium. SPECIFIC DIETARY FIBERS PREVENT HEAVY METAL DISRUPTION OF THE HUMAN GUT MICROBIOTA IN VITRO
This study aimed to investigate the effects of different heavy metals (As, Cd and Hg in different concentrations) on gut microbiota in the presence and absence of different dietary fibers that included fructooligosaccharides, pectin, resistant starch, and wheat bran. We observed that whereas heavy metals impaired fiber fermentation outcomes for some fiber types, the presence of fibers generally protected gut microbial communities from heavy metal-induced changes, especially for Arsenic and Cadmium. Notably, the protective effects varied depending on fiber types, and heavy metal type and concentration and were overall stronger for wheat bran and pectin than other fiber types. Román-Ochoa, Yony et al. “Specific dietary fibers prevent heavy metal disruption of the human gut microbiota in vitro.” Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) vol. 176 (2024): 113858. doi:10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113858 Should you be testing to find out if you have too many heavy metals in your body before you do something about it? Maybe not. Testing methods need to evolve to be more reliable and cost effective. Results need to be carefully interpreted. Caution needs to be taken to ensure that the stress from diagnosis and resulting treatments don't do more harm than good. The cost of treating heavy metal toxicity (Zeolite Clinoptilolite and Chlorella) is less expensive than testing for the presence of stored heavy metals in your body. So when it feels safe to assume that most people have exposure to toxins, it may be reasonable to treat toxicity without the burden of proving the source of chronic health problems. DOC, CAN YOU TEST ME FOR "TOXIC METALS"? CHALLENGES OF TESTING FOR TOXICANTS IN PATIENTS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Targeted environmental laboratory testing may be warranted in a patient based on findings of a thorough environmental history and physical exam, but should not include a “shotgun” approach for a variety of toxicants. Acting on the results of inappropriate tests may lead to significant health-related costs due to associated treatments and procedures, in pediatric patients this may be particularly problematic. “Provocation” urine testing is an inappropriate environmental test that measures urinary excretion of metals after administration of a chelating agent such as 2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA; succimer). These tests offer no reliable diagnostic value, as there are no validated reference ranges for “provoked” urine metals in children; further, there are potential side effects from chelating agents. Further, if urine metal tests are ordered incorrectly, the results can be misinterpreted and lead to stress in the family or misdiagnosis of toxicity. If a provider is concerned about arsenic toxicity, the urinary arsenic test should be ordered with “speciation” (rather than total arsenic) to determine if the arsenic is the “organic” or “inorganic” form. Hair analysis for elements (including metals) is increasing in popularity and can lead to potentially misleading and/or spurious results. These tests cannot distinguish if the metal is biologically deposited within the hair or externally deposited on the hair’s surface from sources such as air pollution, dust, or hair treatments. Zajac, Lauren et al. “Doc, can you test me for "toxic metals"? Challenges of testing for toxicants in patients with environmental concerns.” Current problems in pediatric and adolescent health care vol. 50,2 (2020): 100762. doi:10.1016/j.cppeds.2020.100762 AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MEDICAL TOXICOLOGY POSITION STATEMENT ON POST-CHELATOR CHALLENGE URINARY METAL TESTING
Unfortunately, the practice of post-challenge urine metal testing and its application to assessment of metal poisoning often leads to unwarranted and prolonged oral and/or intravenous administration of chelating agents, in response to the results of serial post-challenge testing that remain elevated above non-challenge reference values. Chelation therapy based on such laboratory values, in addition to being of no benefit to patient outcome, may actually prove harmful; catastrophic outcomes such as acute fatal hypocalcemia have been reported following the improper use of a chelating agent, edetate disodium (Na2–EDTA). In addition, the safer formulation of this agent, CaNa2–EDTA, has been demonstrated to increase urinary excretion of essential minerals such as iron, copper, and zinc. American College of Medical Toxicology. “American College of Medical Toxicology position statement on post-chelator challenge urinary metal testing.” Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology vol. 6,1 (2010): 74-5. doi:10.1007/s13181-010-0039-0 Functional medicine is a patient-centered, science-based approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and treating the root causes of disease. Find a Functional Medicine Doctor through The Institute for Functional Medicine. Call them to find out if they have a protocol for testing and treating heavy metals. If you are taking other medications, finding a medical partner can take the guesswork out of treatment. https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/ Mark Hyman MD with The Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast
Dr. Mark Hyman was turned on to Functional Medicine because of his own experience with Mercury Toxicity. His knowledge and passion for the subject of detoxification are an amazing resource and an excellent way to put the pieces of the heavy metals puzzle together. https://drhyman.com/ |
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