Detoxing with Zeolites
Natural zeolites form in nature as a result of a chemical reaction between volcanic lava and saline water. Zeolites have large open spaces or cages in their structures that form channels. These channels allow the easy movement of ions and molecules into and out of the structure. This ability puts zeolites in the class of materials known as molecular sieves.
Zeolites are negatively charged minerals which are uncommon in nature. Having the negative charge allows them to attract and trap atoms, ions, and compounds that are positively charged and remove them from a system. Heavy metal toxins found in our bodies have a positive charge.
Zeolites can remove arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury and other heavy metals from a system. Zeolites can help balance the pH level in our bodies to between a 7 and 7.5. This pH level stabilizes the immune system.
The powdered forms of specific zeolites have been used for centuries as traditional remedies throughout Asia to promote overall health and well being. Because zeolites are natural and non-toxic, they are safe for long term use. The have been giving GRAS (generally recognized as safe) from the US FDA.
Everyday we are exposed to heavy metal toxins through the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. Also, we like to knowingly apply personal hygiene products that are usually chock full of heavy metal toxins and other chemicals. Ensure that you do research on the product of your choice. You generally get what you pay for.
If you choose to use zeolites in your detox program, ensure that they are properly "activated" or cleansed. Zeolites by nature attract heavy metal toxins. It only makes sense that when they are mined, they have already attracted some. Now, by ingesting these, you won't absorb any new toxins, it simply means that there is less room to absorb toxins from your body.
Try to follow these guidelines when choosing zeolites for detox. The zeolites should be natural and not synthetic. They need to be chemically washed or "activated" as it is also called to remove the toxins already in it. The zeolites should be suspended in water and no other substance. If anything else is added it could further contaminate the zeolites. The reason you are taking zeolites is to detox your body and no other reason.
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