{"id":94529,"date":"2023-03-02T18:14:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T22:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=94529"},"modified":"2023-03-07T13:53:58","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T17:53:58","slug":"heavy-metal-detoxification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/heavy-metal-detoxification\/","title":{"rendered":"How Heavy Metal Detoxification Supports Your Overall Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What causes a build-up of metals in your body? What effect does that have on your health? Can you reverse heavy metal toxicity?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave Asprey argues that you can grow older in years and extend your lifespan without suffering mental and physical deterioration. In <em>Super Human<\/em>, he identifies the culprits that accelerate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/biological-aging\/\">biological aging<\/a>. One of them is excess metals in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue reading to find out how to avoid heavy metal toxicity and to learn Asprey&#8217;s recommendation for heavy metal detoxification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-avoiding-excess-metals-in-your-body\">Avoiding Excess Metals in Your Body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asprey explains how&nbsp;inefficient mitochondria initiate a cycle that accelerates biological aging. One cause of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/mitochondrial-efficiency\/\">mitochondrial inefficiency<\/a> is <strong>having excess metals in your body<\/strong>. Asprey explains that the energy-extraction process mitochondria use to power your cells is an electrical process. Since metals have high electrical conductivity properties, having too many of them in your body interferes with this energy-extraction process and often results in mitochondrial dysfunction and mitochondrial death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his book, Asprey explains how you can avoid metal toxicity, and he shares his advice for heavy metal detoxification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Research briefly expands on how excess metals disrupt mitochondrial function. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0891584922000752\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mitochondria are particularly rich in minerals<\/a>. While it\u2019s not yet clear exactly what role these minerals play in mitochondrial function, what is known is that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4691126\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">excess metals <em>displace<\/em> these minerals<\/a>\u2014which then disrupts mitochondrial physiology, preventing them from fulfilling basic functions.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Asprey, you\u2019re more likely to have excess metals in your body if you eat food derived from crops planted in thallium-rich soil, consume high quantities of oceanic fish, have dental fillings, or spend a substantial amount of time under fluorescent lighting. Therefore, avoiding such things can reduce the levels of metal in your body to a safe level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: While it\u2019s true that avoiding these things might help lower the levels of metal in your body, there\u2019s no way to completely avoid them\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/dirt-to-dinner.com\/heavy-metal-exposure-what-to-know-and-what-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">metals are <em>everywhere<\/em><\/a>, in our soil, water, and air. And the more you\u2019re exposed to them, the more they accumulate in the soft tissues in your body. Over time, this accumulation can cause muscular and neurological degeneration, <a href=\"https:\/\/draxe.com\/health\/heavy-metal-detox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mimicking symptoms associated with age-related diseases<\/a> such as Parkinson\u2019s and Alzheimer\u2019s. Unfortunately, these symptoms prevent many people from getting the correct treatment\u2014because they assume that they\u2019re suffering due to their age rather than from excess metals.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-detoxing-from-excess-metals-in-your-body\">Detoxing From Excess Metals in Your Body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to avoiding exposure to excess metals, Asprey suggests that you can <strong>detox your body of existing metals by consuming binding agents<\/strong> such as glutathione or activated charcoal. These substances work by binding themselves to the metals in your body. Your body then eliminates these metals through your urine and stool. However, Asprey warns that these binding agents can also bind to and inactivate useful substances, such as prescription medications or vitamins. Therefore, he recommends that you seek medical advice before consuming them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: There isn\u2019t enough research to confirm if either of these supplements can <em>safely<\/em> detox your body of excess metals. Reported side effects of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/benefits-of-glutathione-89457#:~:text=However%2C%20there's%20some%20concern%20that,taking%20the%20supplement%20and%20discuss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>glutathione supplements<\/em><\/a> include cramping, bloating, and allergic reactions. Furthermore, researchers aren\u2019t sure if these supplements cause adverse reactions in pregnant people or those breastfeeding. Additionally, researchers aren\u2019t sure if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/mtm\/activated-charcoal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>activated charcoal supplements<\/em><\/a> effectively treat <em>any<\/em> medical conditions. As such, medicinal use has not been approved by the FDA. Reported side effects include severe constipation, black stools, heartburn, a sore throat, dehydration, and dizziness.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What causes a build-up of metals in your body? What effect does that have on your health? Can you reverse heavy metal toxicity? Dave Asprey argues that you can grow older in years and extend your lifespan without suffering mental and physical deterioration. In Super Human, he identifies the culprits that accelerate biological aging. One of them is excess metals in your body. 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