—— FOUNDER & CEO, QUICKSILVER SCIENTIFIC
The Science of Detoxification, Reimagined.
Christopher Shade, PhD, is a leading authority on mercury biochemistry, glutathione science, and advanced nutrient delivery. His passion for healing and intuitive understanding of chemistry and biology are reflected across two decades of innovation at Quicksilver Scientific. From detoxification protocols and patented nanoparticle delivery systems to the mercury speciation test and oral peptides, Dr. Shade has bridged the gap between clinical research and real-world efficacy.
the Origin
Dr. Shade Saw What Others Missed
The body has an extraordinary capacity to heal, when given the right compounds, in the right form, at the right time.
Quicksilver Scientific began in 2005 as a small clinical research lab where the standard protocols for toxicity seemed increasingly outdated. The data was clear, but the implementation was lagging. People were struggling with the compounding burdens of toxicity and bioavailability, and the tools available to address them weren’t built on mechanism. They were built on marketing.
“To change health outcomes, you must change delivery.”
Dr. Shade’s innovative formulations are designed from the ground up, grounded in mechanism and pharmacokinetics, always lab-tested, clinically aligned, and practitioner-driven. Not what sounds good on a label. What actually reaches the cell.
2005
FOUNDED CLIA-CERTIFIED DETOX LAB
2012
First Nano-Liposomal Supplements
38
PATENTS SPANNING DELIVERY & DIAGNOSTICS
40K+
Practioners Worldwide
Building the Category
From Lab Bench to industry Standard
Founded Quicksilver Scientific
Built one of the first CLIA-certified labs dedicated to human detoxification and nutrient delivery — solving the diagnostic gap he experienced firsthand.
Patented Mercury Speciation Diagnostic
The only test of its kind on the market — still unmatched 20+ years later. Changed how clinicians identify and treat mercury toxicity.
Nano-Liposomal Delivery Breakthrough
First to commercialize pharmaceutical-grade nano-liposomal supplements. Sub-100nm particles absorb through oral mucosa in 30–90 seconds.
40,000+ Practitioners. 38 Patents. Global Impact.
Trusted by clinicians worldwide across detoxification, inflammation, mitochondrial function, cellular repair, and aging. He owns the delivery infrastructure the supplement industry now tries to replicate.
“Functional medicine’s most trusted chemist”
— THE LEGACY OF DR. CHRISTOPHER SHADE —
Credentials
Scientist First. Educator Always.
Dr. Shade is the scientist who sells mechanism, not magic. A PhD environmental and aquatic chemist, he teaches globally on detox science, environmental toxicology, neuroinflammation, immune balance, and longevity pathways, grounding wellness trends in hard chemistry.
Education
3 degrees
Ph.D. Environmental Science / Aquatic Chemistry
University of Illinois at Urbana–ChampaignM.S. Environmental Sciences
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PAB.S. Environmental Sciences
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Teaching Experience
3 institutions
Metabolic Medicine Institute
faculty. Teach 2-4 hr courses in detoxification biochemistry to functional medicine practitioners as part of both Fellowship and Graduate Certificate programs.George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Part of collaboration with MMI to provide a Graduate Certificate in Integrative Medicine to applicable healthAmerican College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry
Teach 8-hr short course in metals detoxification twice per year as part of a 15-day program to introduce holistic medicine to dentists.
Recent Lectures
11 events