Summary: <p>Unfortunately, our environment is very polluted, and we are bathed in toxins on a daily basis. Heavy metals are one type of these toxins. Today we're going to talk about the best strategy for detoxifying heavy metals.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Heavy metals can accumulate in our tissues and can cross the blood-brain barrier. Heavy metal poisoning can affect different parts of the body, including the heart, digestive system, neurons, red blood cells, and certain proteins. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Exposure to heavy metals also creates a lot of free radicals and oxidation and forces our antioxidants to work harder. Heavy metals even block our endogenous antioxidants. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Our bodies have a very powerful detoxification system, but heavy metals block this important system. </p> <p><br></p> <p>While you can avoid heavy metals to a certain degree, you really need to strengthen your detox enzymes: glutathione and SOD. These enzymes help break down chemicals and help prevent oxidation and free-radical damage. </p> <p><br></p> <p>The best foods to support heavy metal detoxification: </p> <p>1. Sulforaphane (broccoli sprouts or broccoli microgreens) </p> <p>2. Cilantro </p> <p>3. Allicin (garlic)</p> <p>4. Curcumin (turmeric) </p> <p>5. Cruciferous vegetables </p> <p><br></p> <p>Two of the best ways to avoid heavy metals: </p> <p>1. Consume organic foods </p> <p>2. Get a water filter </p> <p><br></p> <p>DATA: </p> <p><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Heavy-metals-detoxification%3A-A-review-of-herbal-for-Mehrandish-Rahimian/76f4c90ee8fb96839872e3a54af9db4226699338" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper...</a></p> <p><a href="https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1096/fj.201900485R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com... </a></p>
