There are many heavy metals that people are exposed to regularly, without realizing it! Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic are everywhere in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the foods we eat, and even in beauty products we use on our skin.
In trace amounts, your liver, lungs, kidneys, and other organs have no problem flushing out these toxicants – or poisons released into the environment by human activities. But a sedentary lifestyle, and a diet high in processed foods, can impede the body’s natural detoxification system.
These heavy metals imbed themselves into the central nervous system and bones, bio-accumulating for years, until we start to suffer acute health problems from heavy metal poisoning. Common side effects linked to heavy metal poisoning include: fatigue, muscle pain, achy joints, headaches, brain fog, confusion, and abdominal pain.
In today’s video, we explore the best foods for heavy metals detox. These 11 foods act as chelating agents, that bind to heavy metal ions, and are then excreted from the body through the regular channels. Make sure you watch till the end, to learn how heavy metals get into our bodies. As always, this video is educational and does not construe medical advice.
As always, this video is educational and does not construe medical advice. Please consult your doctor or natural health practitioner if you’re planning to take any of these herbs along with your medications.
Here are the 11 best foods you can add to your diet to support your body’s natural detoxification process:
Number 1 – Chlorella
This freshwater algae tops the list of detoxifying foods for many reasons. This natural superfood is packed with phytonutrients, amino acids, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, potassium, phosphorous, biotin, magnesium and B vitamins. It is by far one of the most nutrient-dense superfoods for supporting your immune system.
Chlorella provides a host of health benefits. Primarily, chlorella helps your body detox heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, and uranium, and keeps them from being reabsorbed. This is mostly due to its high levels of chlorophyll. The list of health benefits is extensive with this amazing superfood.