Effective Ways to Detox Heavy Metals | Dr. Mercola

Dr. Chris ShadeMay 12, 2026

Discussing the Mercury Tri Test, which analyzes blood, hair, and urine to differentiate between methyl mercury and inorganic mercury. Dr Chris Shade highlights that low urine output indicates damage to the proximal tubule transporters, often due to leaky gut syndrome. Shade emphasizes the importance of diet, noting significant differences in mercury levels in various seafood, with shark having the highest and sardines the lowest. He also stresses the need for a balanced detoxification approach, including GI binders, kidney and liver support, and pulsing detoxification to avoid overloading the body.

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