Mitolife Radio My Heavy Metal Detox Strategy
Nov 14, 2025
In this engaging discussion, the speaker tackles the importance of heavy metal detoxification, emphasizing its critical role in health. They delve into how car exhaust and environmental exposure contribute to metal accumulation. The biochemistry of how heavy metals damage cells is explored, along with practical detox solutions like supplementing magnesium, zinc, and shilajit. A study comparing exercise and sauna efficiency for metal excretion is discussed, as well as the effectiveness of dietary fibers as binders. Actionable steps for detoxing on various budgets make this conversation highly valuable.
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Tissue Tests Beat Blood Snapshots
- Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) and ILIGO scans measure tissue accumulation over time and are more informative than blood tests for heavy metals.
- Matt Blackburn values these tissue tests for guiding targeted detox strategies and tracking trends.
Scanning His Electrician Revealed Mercury
- Matt scanned many people with an ILIGO device and paid for scans to validate the tool's effectiveness.
- He found his electrician had very high mercury correlating with symptoms and retained fillings.
Modern Industry Raised Metal Burden
- Industrial activity has exponentially increased human exposure to cadmium, arsenic, chromium, mercury, and lead.
- These metals contaminate air, water, soil, produce, and animal foods, making exposure virtually unavoidable.
