Heavy metals are not just a niche occupational hazard; they are in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Heavy metals are a pervasive reality of the modern world and are implicated as key players in minor and major health issues faced around the world. Enerex Heavy Metal Detox was created using all natural ingredients to deal with this issue in a safe & effective way. The main component of the formula is derived from the organic biomass of peat bogs in Hungary that is rich in active humic and fulvic acids. These compounds bond directly to heavy metals to gently remove them from the body without the concerns of reabsorption associated with other heavy metal or chelation therapies.

Humic substances are the most common forms of organic carbon in the natural environment and are widespread on the surface of the earth. Most humic substances are attached to inorganic components (clay and oxides), and a smaller part gets dissolved in the solutions of the soil, particularly under alkaline conditions. An important feature of humic substances is that they can combine with metal ions, oxides and clay minerals to form water soluble or insoluble complexes and can interact with organic compounds such as alkenes, fatty acids, capillary-active substances and pesticides.

The humic & fulvic acids in Enerex Heavy Metal Detox are obtained from a 3,000 - 10,000 year old geologically young peat deposit on the shores of Lake Balaton in Hungary. These peat deposits contain many types of humic and fulvic acids, chemical by-products of decomposition of organic matter. Humic and fulvic acids are very efficient chelators and ion exchangers. By organically binding trace minerals, they assist in the incorporation of these trace minerals into organisms more efficiently than inorganic forms, such as found in most vitamin/mineral supplements on the market today.

Biological Role

There is perhaps no substance more vital to life, (with the possible exception of oxygen and water) than the biologically derived compounds known as Humic and Fulvic acids. Humic and Fulvic acids enter into all life processes within plants and animals. When necessary; they act as free-radical scavengers, supply vital electrolytes, enhance and transport nutrients, make water wetter, catalyze enzyme reactions, increase assimilation, stimulate metabolism, chelate essential major and trace elements making them organic, and demonstrate amazing capacity for electrochemical balance.

The physical and chemical properties of humic acids and their biological role in bacteria, fungi, viruses and plants have been well documented. Research indicates that humic acid is absorbed in vivo, and can act as an active agent modifying biochemical reactions. Its effects on cell metabolism, enzymes, free radicals and minerals have been documented in the literature. The ability of humic acids to form bonds with metal ions explains their ability to chelate with heavy metals and aid in their elimination from the body. Humic acids also have desmutagenic effects, antioxidant and anticoagulant activity.

Humic & Fulvic acids as a Heavy Metal Chelator

Heavy Metal Detox is a complex organic mineral carrier/detoxifier that not only facilitates the absorption of essential macro and trace minerals, but due to its ion exchange properties, acts as a detoxifier of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and mercury. This can be particularly helpful in minimizing the risk of brain damage from mercury based preservatives in vaccines and from mercury based amalgams.

Heavy Metal Detox as an Organic Essential Mineral and Trace Mineral Supplement

It is evident that humic substances can affect several biological processes, and it has been shown to support the normal transport, absorption and distribution of essential nutrients in the human body. This unique properties of the humic & fulvic acids in Enerex Heavy Metal Detox to promote the efficient uptake and incorporation of essential minerals and trace elements into cells and tissues makes it an ideal companion to a trace mineral supplement, hence the addition of the included minerals outside of their detoxifying action.

Heavy Metal Detox incorporates a superior source of minerals. Inorganic mineral forms such as calcium carbonate from dolomite, oyster shell and coral are poorly absorbed because the body must first break them down via the digestive process before they can be absorbed. This is a very inefficient process, and in healthy people, less than 6% of the inorganic mineral will be transformed to the organic form for incorporation into cell membranes. In the elderly, or in people with digestive disorders, the absorption of inorganic minerals can be close to zero. When Humifulvate is taken along with Norwegian Kelp, the absorption of these myriad nutrients is further enhanced, making Humifulvate Rx, not only a powerful heavy metal detoxifier, but also the most effective trace mineral supplement possible.

The minerals of Enerex Heavy Metal Detox:

Cobalt is known to influence iron metabolism and increase the haemoglobin concentration in red blood cells. Cobalt is necessary for the biological activity of vitamin B12 and it is also a component of several enzymes necessary for amino acid metabolism.

Copper has a significant role in the formation of red blood cells. It is required to absorb, utilise and synthesise haemoglobin, which is necessary for red blood cell formation. Copper helps to maintain the integrity of the outer covering of the nerves, metabolise vitamin C and utilise fatty acids for energy. It influences iron and zinc balances and when copper is in proper balance with zinc, the two elements act as antioxidants by removing damaging free radicals. Copper deficiency may cause an increase in cadmium toxicity; therefore, proper amounts may ensure that cadmium heavy metal toxicity does not take hold. The estimated safe and adequate daily dietary intake for copper is 1.5 - 3.0 mg/day. The optimal intake is considered to be 1.5 - 4 mg/day. Diets provide about 0.9 - 1.0 mg/day for women and approximately 1.2 mg/day for men, which is below the estimated safe and adequate intake range of 1.5 to 3.0 mg/day. Therefore, a supplement containing 2 mg of copper would assure that an individual obtains an adequate and possibly and optimal amount of copper for health maintenance.

Iron is the basic component of haemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells. It is also an essential component in the electron transporting cytochromes, which are found in the mitochondrial membrane, the site of energy synthesis. Therefore, its deficiency results in fatigue, headache, loss of appetite and resulting iron deficiency anaemia. Iron intake potentiates the elimination of toxic lead.

Magnesium is involved in more than 3oo enzyme reactions in the body. One of its most important roles is maintaining the function of the nervous system and neuromuscular transmission and activity. Magnesium is also involved in glucose and protein metabolism and influences the metabolism of other minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, and sodium, thereby affecting cardiac function and muscle tone of blood vessels. Magnesium is thought to help protect against the toxic effects of excess aluminium intake.

Manganese is involved in protein, fat, and energy metabolism. It is also required for bone growth and development, and reproduction. Its deficiency can cause dermatitis, pigment disturbances of hair, growth problems, and infertility. Diets high in refined carbohydrates and low in plant foods may result in an inadequate intake of this essential nutrient. Furthermore, due to the addition of supplemental iron in the diet and its effects on manganese retention time, it is imperative to also include manganese as a supplement with iron.

Molybdenum functions as an enzyme cofactor in many biochemical reactions. It also acts as an electron transfer agent in oxidation-reduction reactions.

Potassium is an essential element in maintaining fluid balance in our cells, contributing to the transmission of nerve impulses, the control of skeletal muscle contractility, and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.

Selenium is a trace element with a number of biological effects, although it is best known as an antioxidant because of its relationship with vitamin E. Selenium is also thought to be protective against the affects of toxic elements, such as arsenic, mercury, and cadmium by binding these metals.

Vanadium has been shown to be an essential trace element in the growth of animals and more recent research has indicated its use in the treatment of diabetes, hypertension, and lowering of serum cholesterol. The preferred range for vanadium intake in humans may be 0.0007 to 2.0 mg/kg/day (or 52.5 mcg to 150,000 mcg for a 75 kg person) to show therapeutic benefits.

Research has documented the use of sodium metavanadate in amounts of 125 mg (125,000mcg)/day for two weeks in insulin dependent and non-insulin dependent diabetics. The data not only suggests that vanadium may have a potential role as adjunctive therapy in these patients, but that side effects using higher amounts of vanadium were mild (i.e. gastrointestinal intolerance). Biochemical evidence of vanadium treatment revealed no sign of toxicity based on assessment of blood electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, liver function studies, thyroid functions, urinalysis, and complete blood count. Furthermore, another study has documented no significant side effects observed in non-insulin dependent diabetics who were given daily doses of 100,000 mcg/day of vanadyl sulphate for three weeks.

Zinc is essential for the functioning of over 200 enzymes in biologic systems. A critical function of zinc is its role in the structure and function of biomembranes. It is also responsible for the synthesis of DNA and RNA. Furthermore, zinc is involved in immunity, wound healing, and the functioning of the central nervous system. The presence of zinc is especially important in preventing toxicity of metal ions, such as lead, arsenic, and cadmium. The RDA for zinc is 15 mg/day for males and 12 mg/day for females. Optimal intakes range from 15-20 mg/day, males requiring 20 mg/day as they get older (19-51+), and the same is the case with females, but in amounts of 17 mg/day.

Summary

Humic acid and fulvic acid compounds found in the special peat formation of Enerex Heavy Metal Detox are shown to be completely safe and effective. The functions they perform are varied and multiple including the transport of metal ions, contribution to the cation-exchange capacity of soil and water and binding of various organic molecules such as carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. They can reduce the toxicity of certain toxic compounds found in soils and waters, as well as to increase the bioavailabity of essential nutrients and trace minerals in the diet.