Detoxification Agents

[Forsgren Scott]

Of the many detox options like Chlorella, Bentonite, Charcoal, Zeolite, etc., which of these stays in the gut vs. getting absorbed into the body and also pulling toxins from other areas beyond the GI tract?

Thanks,
Scott

[DrWoeller]

Scott,
The Zeolite has been around for a long time. I have had patients do this over the years and it seems to work okay. Nothing spectacular for heavy metals, but perhaps toxicity in general. It is gentle enough.

Bentonite and charcoal are going to be local to the digestive tract; whereas the chlorella, zeolite, and cilantro will work more systemically.

Dr. Woeller

[Aaron Hartman]

Dr. Woeller,
Are you worried at all about the aluminum in Zeolite?
I know that aluminum is common in the soil, so I assume it is clay as well but zeolite is a specific moety containing Al.
Thanks
Aaron Hartman MD

[DrWoeller]

Dr. Hartman,
I don’t personally use it, but from time to time people have either come in using it or inquire about it. It is an expensive product so I try to find other things. The amount of people I have had contact with who have used it has been just a handful.
Dr. Woeller

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