The Hidden Toxins Making You Sick | The Health Optimisation Podcast

Dr. Chris ShadeApr 28, 2026

Many chronic health issues aren’t random, they’re the result of a body overwhelmed by toxins it can’t properly eliminate. Dr. Christopher Shade is a chemist, researcher, specializing in mercury toxicity, environmental pollutants, and the body’s detoxification systems. With a deep background in analytical chemistry and glutathione biology, he has pioneered advanced methods for identifying and removing toxic burdens that disrupt cellular function, immune health, and neurological balance.

IN THIS EPISODE:
Mercury and Magnesium
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:34 The Journey Into Environmental Toxicology
00:06:56 Why Traditional Mercury Chelation Falls Short
00:10:12 Understanding The Tri-Test And Mercury Speciation
00:17:01 How Mercury Disrupts Neurotransmitters, Mitochondria, And Cellular Energy
00:28:29 The Push-Catch Protocol And The Role Of Binders
00:37:19 Mercury, Minerals, And The Importance Of Magnesium And Zinc
00:43:51 Why Liposomal Delivery Changes Supplement Effectiveness
00:50:49 Peptides, Gut Repair, And The Future Of Detox Support

Dr. Shade’s Protocols

Weekly deep dives into real health problems, decoded through chemistry and systems biology. Each issue breaks down the catalyst, the mechanism, and the protocol that actually works.