Research has shown that plant-based proteins, protein powders and other foods derived from plants are high in heavy metals. Surprised? Heavy metals are harmful to you, but they’re also naturally occurring. Plus, they’re released into our food supply chain and our water systems by humans through mining, sewage and more.
Plants take in heavy metals very easily. That’s why the research shows that almost all plant-based food products tested have at least one heavy metal present. Some foods are worse than others, however, and detectable levels don’t necessarily mean harmful levels.
Of course, you shouldn’t stop eating vegetables. But it helps to know where they come from. Whether you choose fresh-from-the-farm veggies or highly processed protein powders, however, you should understand that you’re taking in some heavy metals. Instead of boycotting a brand or stopping eating some veggies, take action to detoxify.
Getting Rid Of Heavy Metals In Your Body
There are several different kinds of actions you can take to detoxify. Try doing more than one of these things to rid your body of toxins and impurities that are slowing you down, contributing to brain fog and reducing your overall health:
Supplement. Take one or more supplements known to assist with detoxification to help jump start the cleansing process by reducing systemic inflammation, enhancing the liver’s function and binding with toxins to make sure they get out of your system. These include cilantro, milk thistle, activated charcoal, vitamin C and glutathione.
Sweat. Sweating is for more than keeping you cool in hot weather. When you sweat, your body expels plastics, heavy metals and more. So you can sit in a sauna – or do some good old-fashioned exercise. You might want to try an infrared sauna which heats your tissue instead of the air, resulting in a more comfortable and beneficial experience that some people find more enjoyable and refreshing than a regular sauna.
Chelation therapy. This is serious business and should only be undertaken if you have had serious and perhaps long-term exposure to heavy metals. In the case of chelation therapy, a special solution is added to your blood to circulate throughout your body and bind with metals. In most cases, this process is done under the supervision of a medical professional. The average person concerned about heavy metal exposure will never need to have chelation therapy, an extreme measure.
Avoidance. One way to suffer fewer ill effects from toxins and heavy metals is to allow fewer of them into your body in the first place. You can’t avoid all impurities, but you can prevent many harmful substances from entering your body by avoiding processed foods, farmed fish, foods with additives, makeup with toxic ingredients and chemical cleaning products. Avoidance is superior to detoxification when it’s possible.
Detox foot pads. The detoxifying foot pads sold by BodyPure can help remove toxins from your body by drawing them out and into the pad using bamboo vinegar and other ingredients proven for the purpose. Worn at night for a specific number of days, these pads can help solve toxicity issues and make you feel better in many ways.
The plant-based foods you consume may or may not contain high levels of heavy metals and other impurities, but choosing good quality and good brands can help reduce exposure. Detoxifying your body using the methods above can help too. It all adds up to a need for care and vigilance throughout your life and special care when you find yourself feeling foggy, sluggish or not yourself.
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