Chelating Agents

Jarrow Formulas, Heavy Metal Detox, ToxGuard, 90 Veggie Caps

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Toxguard Heavy Metal Detox contains PectaSol Chelation Complex, a complex of modified polyuronide dietary fibers (citrus pectin and alginate) that have been specifically designed to tightly bind heavy metals and increase their clearance from the body while having a reduced affinity for most nutritionally essential elements. PectSol's modified citrus pectin (MCP) has a unique chemical structure and optimized molecular weight that allows for maximized absorption, systemic chelation of toxic metals, and facilitation of their removal. PectaSol's modified alginate complements MCP by chelating toxic metals within the digestive tract and preventing their reabsorption.

The Environmental Illness Resource:
The unqiue PectaSol complex found in Jarrow's Toxgaurd Heavy Metal Detox allows for the chelation of metals already present in the body while also preventing their absorption and reabsorption from the digestive tract by utilising modified pectins, a form of dietary fibre found in fruits such as apples and citrus fruits. Research using Pectasol found that of five case studies the patient's heavy metal burden was reduced by an average of 74% and subsequent recovery from illness was atrributed to this (Eliaz et al 2007)

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MRM, Cardio Chelate with EDTA, 180 Veggie Caps

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Cardio-Chelate is a breakthrough formulation based on the latest research on arterial support. Our key ingredient, EDTA, has been show in clinical studies to bind metal ions from the arteries and veins through its powerful chelating capability. Methly-Sulfonyl-Methane (MSM) and N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) are two sulfur-donating compounds that increase cellular glutathione concentrations, which is important for increased antioxidant needs during chelation. Along with Vitamin C, these compounds work together to provide optimum nutritional support for cardiovascular health.

• FDA approved in food supply for 50 years
• Balances metals within the body
• Supports cardiovascular health

The Environmental Illness Resource:
The primary ingredient in this formula is ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) - a chelating agent that is used widely in medicine to chelate metals. Intravenous EDTA is used to remove excess iron fro the body following blood transfusions and also for the treatment of lead poisoning. In this oral supplementation form it may help rid the body of heavy metals including lead, mercury (to a lesser extent), and prevent the formation of arterial plaques and thus reduce the risk of heart disease (although this function is not confirmed as yet). The other ingedients in this complex are also well known oral chelators of metals.

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Life Extension N-Acetyl-Cysteine -- 600mg - 60 Capsules

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L-cysteine is a conditionally essential amino acid, one of only three sulfur-containing amino acids, the others being taurine (which can be produced from L-cysteine) and L-methionine from which L-cysteine can be produced in the body by a multi-step process. Cysteine plays a role in the sulfation cycle, acting as a sulfur donor in phase II detoxification and as a methyl donor in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. Cysteine also helps synthesize glutathione, one of the body’s most important natural detoxifiers. N-acetyl-cysteine is the acetylated form of L-cysteine, which is more efficiently absorbed and used.

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Jarrow Formulas, Yaeyama Chlorella, 400 mg, 150 Capsules

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Yaeyama Chlorella is a subspecies of Chlorella vulgaris, a single-celled, fresh water algae.

Yaeyama Chlorella is grown in the environmentally pristine coral reef region of Japan's Ishigaki Island using mountain spring water, tropical sunshine and food grade nutrients. Yaeyama Chlorella cell walls are broken by high impact jet-spray drying that pulverizes the algae wall for increased absorption of its vital nutrients.

Yaeyama Chlorella offers rich amounts of chlorophyll, Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF is high in RNA/DNA), proteins, beta carotene, B vitamins and various minerals. The phytonutrients in Yaeyama Chlorella support healthy cell growth and development and promote detoxification, especially heavy metal excretion. Yaeyama means richer, flavorful, and more nutritious chlorella.

The Environmental Illness Resource:
Chlorella is a type of algae and has been shown to be a mild chelator of heavy metals. Laboratory studies have shown two components, sporopollenin (a naturally occurring carotene like polymer which is resistant to degradation) and the algae cell walls, are responsible for its heavy metal binding capacity. Unfortunately chlorella is easily contaminated with metals during its growth so good quality control of chlorella supplements is essential. Yaeyama Chlorella by Jarrow is grown in conditions to make sure contamination does not occur and a pure product is produced.

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North American Herb & Spice Co., Cilantrol, 1 fl oz (30 ml)

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The Environmental Illness Resource:
Cilantro, the widely used culinary herb, is said to be able to bind with heavy metals in the body, even the brain and organs, and remove them from the body through the urine. One well known published case study demonstrated that cilantro was capable of removing mercury from the body of a patient following mercury amalgam filling removal (Omura et al 1996).

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