I had a patient come in recently who wanted assistance with getting rid of her heavy metals so I thought I would post a blog on this info. Heavy metals are ubiquitous. Most people grew up getting mercury fillings so have a lot of exposure. Paint can also be a source of lead back in the day as well as gasoline back in the day. Arsenic is a heavy metal that is found in rice due to soil contamination. This is nutritional support. I love to stress nutritional support for everything as a foundation. To boost support you need to increase glutathione. It is the major antioxidant in the body. I recommend eating:
- Sulfur rich foods- arugula, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, mustard greens, radish, turnip, watercress
- Methylating nutrients- active in B vitamins- include folate rich foods like chick peas, liver, pinto beans, spinach, lentils, beets, broccoli
- Selenium rich foods- Brazil Nuts (1 oz) or cooked halibut (3 oz) or sardines (3 oz) or turkey (3 oz) or wild shrimp (3 oz)
- Vitamin E rich foods- almonds, spinach, sweet potato, avocado, olive oil
- Modified citrus pectin- found in apples and citrus fruits.
Anthony Williams recommends drinking a heavy metal detox smoothie daily made up of 2 bananas, 2 cups wild blueberries, 2 tsp spirulina, 2 tsp barley juice grass powder, 1 cup cilantro, Atlantic Dulse (2 Tbsp flakes)
Reference: Medical Medium Anthony Williams
Make sure you book a visit with me to discuss heavy metals if you need to get testing or referrals for IV drainage. Dr. Robin Vinge, ND Parallel Wellness 4032321283