The human body has a natural ability to neutralize and eliminate toxic substances. The liver and kidneys filter and detoxify pollutants for removal through bodily processes such as elimination, respiration and perspiration. When there are more contaminants than the body’s detoxification systems can handle, the body becomes vulnerable to various health disorders.⁽¹⁾

Various types of toxins can accumulate. Some are external pollutants; others are waste products of normal body processes. The body’s capacity to rid itself of these toxins is crucial to optimum health.⁽¹⁾

• Heavy Metals -- These include nickel, cadmium, arsenic, mercury and lead. Industrial pollution and automobile exhaust fumes are major sources of heavy metal contaminants. Exposure to mercury can come from contaminated fish or dental fillings. Cadmium and lead are components of cigarette smoke. Headaches, indigestion, tremors, anemia, dizziness, coordination problems, fatigue, constipation and learning disorders have all been linked to heavy metal exposure.⁽¹⁾

• Chemicals -- These include pesticides, herbicides, solvents (such as cleaning materials, formaldehyde and benzene), food additives and dry cleaning fluids. Adverse effects on the body can include nervous system impairment, allergies, tumors, headaches and mental confusion.⁽¹⁾

• Microbial Compounds -- These toxins produced by bacteria and yeast in the gut can be absorbed into the bloodstream and have been linked to various disorders such as liver disease, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, allergies, immune disorders and other health problems.⁽¹⁾

• Waste Products of Metabolism -- Waste products such as ammonia and urea are produced by the body when proteins are broken down. The kidneys do most of the work eliminating these substances.⁽¹⁾

Bentonite was formed when volcanic ash fell into the sea. As the ash filtered through the sea water, it collected pure minerals, forming a layer of highly mineralized clay. Since these minerals are negatively charged while toxins tend to be positively charged, the clay works like a magnet to attract and absorb toxins. In addition, when bentonite is combined with water it has a huge surface area. Even a small amount of bentonite has an enormous capacity for absorbing toxins.⁽²⁾

Bentonite may also reduce allergic reactions by neutralizing allergens and relieve indigestion by absorbing excess stomach acids. However, its primary use in promoting health is as a general detoxification and cleansing agent.⁽²⁾

Indigestible dietary fiber helps cleanse the colon by moving waste materials out more quickly. Normal function of the intestinal tract depends upon the presence of adequate fiber.⁽³⁾ Gel-forming fibers such as sodium alginate and fruit pectin are also helpful in removing unwanted metals, pollutants, carcinogens and toxins. Sodium alginate, a salt of alginic acid derived from brown seaweeds, is a water-absorbing hydrocolloid. Alginates have a binding action that absorbs and helps eliminate heavy metals such as radioactive Strontium 90 which may be present in some foods. Strontium 90 can bind with calcium and damage bone marrow.^(4,5)

Fruit pectin forms a gel that binds cholesterol and bile acids in the gut and promotes their excretion.⁽⁴⁾ Pectin also exerts antibacterial action against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli and it reduced the incidence of colon tumors in animal studies.⁽⁶⁾ It is also valuable in radiation therapy.⁽⁷⁾

The essential amino acid methionine is a methyl donor and is one of the sulphur-containing amino acids. It is used in the body to form the amino acids cysteine and cystine, all of which act as powerful detoxification agents, being capable of removing toxic levels of heavy metals such as lead from the body. The sulphur amino acids also protect against the effects of radiation. As a methyl donor, it can combine with and neutralize harmful superoxide radicals.⁽⁸⁾

Methionine also assists in the breakdown of fats, thus helping to prevent a buildup of fat in the liver and arteries. Proper liver function is essential to detoxification. The liver detoxifies ammonia produced as a byproduct of protein digestion and bacterial fermentation of food in the intestines.⁽⁷⁾

Lysine, another essential amino acid, is known for its ability to halt viral replication, particularly the herpes simplex virus.⁽⁸⁾

The water-soluble antioxidant, vitamin C, enhances the body’s ability to detoxify naturally. It has been found valuable in minimizing the effects of environmental pollution including carbon monoxide, cadmium, mercury, lead, iron, copper, arsenic, benzene and some pesticides. It also prevents formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines from nitrites and nitrates found in some foods. Pollutants such as cigarette smoke seriously deplete blood levels of vitamin C.⁽³⁾

A natural deodorizer commonly used in mouthwash, breath fresheners and deodorants, chlorophyll taken internally helps build the blood, stimulate liver function and detoxify chemical pollutants. Research on chlorophyll reports radioprotective, antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic properties.⁽⁹⁾ Chlorophyll supports healthy liver function and may bind carcinogens, preventing their absorption by the intestines.⁽¹⁰⁾

More recent research has shown garlic to have broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against many types of bacteria, viruses, worms and fungi, particularly Candida albicans.^(7,11)

Several compounds in garlic also appear enable the liver to detoxify cancer-causing chemicals before they can do much harm. Others may work, at least in part, by preventing dietary nitrites from converting to carcinogenic nitrosamines.⁽¹²⁾

WARNING: This publication and the product contained herein have not been approved or evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This publication, and the product contained herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The product relates to nutritional support only.

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Product No.461 Fill Size: 90 Capsules
Each capsule contains: % Daily Value
Folate (as Folic acid) 1000 mcg.
L-Methionine 50 mg. *
Cilantro Powder 450 mg.
EDTA (ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid) 300 mg.
N-Acetyl L-Cysteine  250 mg.
Fulvic (Humic) Acid 200 mg.
R-Lipoic Acid  100 mg.
Other ingredients: hypomeltose (vegetable capsule), vegetable magnesium stearate.
* Daily Value not established.

Suggested Use: 3 vegetable  capsules daily.