Binders are simply substances that attract toxins and heavy metals in the body so that they can be safely removed. Below are several binders that I have used and found to be extremely effective at reducing my body’s toxic load. I have confirmed this through regular hair tests which have shown significant decreases in my heavy metal levels over the past several years.

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Be aware that the removal of toxins and heavy metals is serious business. It is possible to cause damage to your brain and body system as you are removing metals if you try to take it too fast, too soon. It is best to make it a slow marathon rather than a sprint so that the body and detox organs don’t become overburdened. Your body will thank you for taking it slow, and you can take comfort in knowing that are making a difference over time in a safe way.

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There are many more binders out to there than I mention here. I recognize that different kinds will work better for different people at different times on their journey. If you are looking for more options, consider Pectasol (a natural binder from fruit pectin,) chlorella, bentonite clay, EDTA, or activated charcoal.

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ALA:

Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a mitochondrial fatty acid that is involved in energy metabolism for all of the cells of the body. It is made in the body but can also be consumed through eating meat. In supplement form, it is both fat and water soluble meaning that the body is easily able to use it. It also crosses the blood brain barrier which means that it can enter and benefit the brain.

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ALA has shown to be a powerful chelator (remover of heavy metals) and also benefits various forms of oxidation and inflammation. In addition to these benefits research has shown that ALA can help to block against glutamate-induced excitotoxicity and mitochondrial dysfunction, both of which have been shown to be issues affecting ALS patients. I use ALA regularly and find it to be a powerful detoxifier even in small dosages. As a result I recommend to start at 25 mg capsules (available on Amazon) and work your way up as needed.

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Zeolite:

Zeolites are natural microporous minerals that form in nature as a result of a chemical reaction between volcanic lava and salt water. Zeolites are unique in nature in that they are negatively charged molecules, and as they pass through the body they are attracted the positively charged particles of heavy metals and toxins. These particles are then trapped within the porous structure of the zeolite and can then be safely removed from the body. Zeolite has been given the GRAS (generally recognized as safe) designation by the FDA, but it is still best to get a high quality zeolite product. This is because zeolite in nature picks up metals that it comes into contact with in the ground, and high quality products clean their zeolite so it is free of toxins and more effective at cleaning metals and toxins out of your system as well.

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I personally love using zeolite, and it is my favorite way to remove toxins and heavy metals from my system at this time. There are a few considerations I would like to mention however. First of all, the zeolite I use comes in the form of a grainy powder. It doesn’t taste bad, but the texture can take some getting used to when you take it with liquid. As with all binders to be safe I started at very low dosages (1/4 TSP; half of the recommended dose) to get a feel for how it affected me and slowly worked my way up. It is best to take zeolite for one month on/one month off to give your body time to replenish any nutrients that might have been pulled out along the metals. Below I am linking the one that I use, called Zeobind.

Zeobind

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