Zeolite, does it remove heavy metals from the body?
More importantly, can zeolite cross the blood brain barrier?
What is Zeolite?
(additional information on zeolite brands/products/forms and heavy metal testing was added to this post on 12/9/24-scroll down to the Updates heading)
Zeolite is a natural material created from layers of volcanic ash and rocks after a volcanic eruption that crystallizes when it meets bodies of water. However, it can also be produced synthetically, so if you use a zeolite product, ensure you know if it is natural or synthetic.
Natural zeolite is usually sourced from China, South Korea, or Slovakia but can also be sourced from the United States and other countries. For instance, The Good Inside brand of zeolite is sourced in the US.
Zeolite is a mineral that attracts positively charged toxins. It uses cation exchange (an equal exchange) to remove toxins from the body and replace them with a healthy molecule. Zeolites pass through the body in 4 to 6 hours and take the toxins they trap with them.
Studies Using Zeolite
While many studies have been conducted on the use of zeolite, few examine its benefits in assisting with heavy metal toxicity.
A Russian study (Zhakov et al., 2003) looked at heavy metals (cadmium, lead, chromium, copper, nickel) in 102 men and measured their heavy metal status after a 30-day zeolite intervention, which saw a decrease.
However, this study was cited by Pavelic et al. (2018), and I cannot find a link to Zhakov et al. (2003). I am unsure if hair, blood, or urine testing was used.
Pavelic et al. (2018) reviewed animal and human studies. Some of the interesting findings include:
An animal study in which zeolite use removed fluoride, and oxidative damage was restored.
Zeolite has antimicrobial properties and may be helpful for E coli and diarrhea caused by pathogenic bacteria.
Zeolite’s basic structure is biologically neutral and nontoxic, and very high doses in animal studies did not cause death at a range of 60 to 400 mg per mouse per day.
The article indicated that zeolite has been shown not to remove vitamins or minerals from the body when it absorbs and removes heavy metals.
Pavelic et al. (2022) examined heavy metals and the effects of zeolite in three different groups of people. One group had Crohn’s disease, and the zeolite use was examined for 12 weeks. Another group had osteoporosis, and the zeolite impact was examined long-term for 4 years. The third group contained healthy participants who studied the effects of zeolite for 28 days. All heavy metal tests were blood tests.
Some heavy metal results increased, such as lead, which could indicate lead being pulled out of the bone and into the blood.
I found the results to be inconclusive. For instance, when looking at the before-and-after results for the small group of participants (n = 7) in the healthy group of people, 6 participants had higher lead levels at the end of the 28 days. Mercury levels went down for all 7 participants, and arsenic levels went up for one participant while going down for the rest of them.
Whereas the benefits of zeolite in humans have limited research, much of the research is on wastewater, indicating that zeolites are effective for heavy metal removal.
Aluminum and How Much and How Long Does it Stay in the Body After Injection
You already know that Al via your water, cooking pans, and deodorant is not absorbed like Al in vaccines.
According to a Townsend article I recently read, Priest (2004) injected a single dose of a soluble Al isotope into an adult male and took periodic mass spectrometry measurements over 12 years.
However, I can only see the abstract of the Priest (2004) research article.
Priest’s measurements do not provide direct information on Al clearance via vaccines in infants, toddlers, and children. In infants, toddlers, and children, their weight, kidney function, and genetic factors influence clearance, and the impact of being injected with other toxins may impact Al clearance.
Still, the Townsend letter states this is the current information we have to help guide an understanding of Al buildup from vaccines.
Based on Priest’s equation, since we do not have studies on this, if the Hepatitis B vaccine is given at birth, then 8 to 12% of the AL content in that vaccine will remain in the baby’s body until the next set of vaccines given at 2 months of age.
If following the CDC vaccine schedule, at 2 months old, a baby will receive HepB, DTaP, Hib, and PVC13, totaling another 1225 ug Al. This means that 8 to 12% of this Al content will remain in the body until the next set of vaccines at 4 months.
According to the Priest equation, 4% of the Al content from the first HepB vaccine will remain in the body two years later.
This equation is just for Al in injections and does not consider other adjuvants that can remain in the body long after the vaccine. It also does not consider synergistic effects when numerous adjuvants are injected simultaneously.
However, Dr. Chris Exley (aka Dr. Aluminum) commented on Priest's published literature, expressing his concerns regarding numerous shortcomings in the article and insufficient recently cited data.
Priest’s data may be outdated and inaccurate, but we do not have much to go on since research is biased and the information could harm the drug industry.
Therefore, knowing how much Al or other toxins remain in the body by the next round of infant injections is difficult.
What Are Heavy Metals?
Heavy metals are considered carcinogenic and can adversely affect DNA, proteins, and lipids by producing free radicals. The accurate definition of heavy metal is that it must have an atomic number greater than 20 and an atomic density above 5 g cm -3 and must exhibit metal properties.
Some heavy metals (HMs) are essential, such as those that play a role in growth, metabolism, and organ development. These HMs include copper, iron, manganese, zinc, and cobalt.
Non-essential heavy metals include lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, cadmium, and arsenic. These HMs can bind to proteins and enzymes and disrupt their functions. I did not mention aluminum because, according to the definition of a heavy metal, Al is not a heavy metal, as it does not meet the weight criteria. Since Al is a toxic metal, it is often listed in toxic heavy metal lists.
Should We Use A Zeolite Product?
Dr. Chris Exley was on Dr. Malik’s podcast recently, and he stated that the most harmful way to get Al into the body and the brain is via nasal inhalation, which is why Aerosol deodorant sprays can be detrimental.
I would still think that via an injection into the bloodstream, it can cross the BBB.
In the comments, someone asked about using zeolite to remove Al and other heavy metals.
Dr. Exley commented that we should not use zeolite products to remove Al since zeolite contains Al.
Link to that Dr. Malik podcast
Here is that information
In the comment section of that podcast
From a commenter:
Myself and my new group of friends discovered during the plandemic, we discovered that Aluminum is bad for you. Couple of things.
1) Aluminum comes in different forms. Some are more bioavailable than others.
2) We discovered that zeolite clinoptilolite can be used to "detox", remove aluminum from the body, but funny that this compound also contains aluminum.
Here's an extract on this topic:
The aluminum present in zeolite clinoptilolite, as in other zeolites, is part of the mineral's crystalline framework. In zeolites, aluminum and silicon atoms are tetrahedrally coordinated with oxygen, forming a stable, rigid structure with pores and channels. The aluminum in this form is not readily bioavailable because it is not easily released from the structure under normal physiological conditions in the human body. The stability of the zeolite framework means that the aluminum is not readily solubilized or absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract.
Exley response:
Please see my substack. It will answer all of your questions and much more.
In the substack comment section from the link above:
Use this link for easier access directly to the comments
https://drchristopherexley.substack.com/p/detox-or-not-detox/comments
Comment on the Exley substack:
This is great. Can you please also write about zeolites including "Advanced TRS" from Coseva? Thousands of parents are using this to detox aluminum from their kids and I am deeply skeptical.
You are correct to be sceptical. While there is no peer-reviewed scientific evidence to support their use in removing aluminium from the body I am also deeply worried about their safety for human consumption. These were my conclusions presented to the German government when asked to review the data. I would not knowingly ingest any such products.
Another commenter:
Late to the discussion. Actually stumbled across your work when trying to figure out if zeolite could help with aluminum load. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so generously! So- the zeolite molecule already has aluminum linked with silica as an aluminosilicate? I'm not that well versed in biology. But I find that doesn't really add up as it already has aluminum. Could you briefly summarize your concerns with zeolite for human consumption?
Yes, very briefly, you are introducing an aluminium-based product which can breakdown in the acidic stomach to release aluminium to try to bind aluminium in the gut to prevent it from being absorbed into the body. While I struggle to understand how this might be helpful in reducing human exposure to aluminium I am prepared to be proven wrong by the appropriate peer-reviewed published clinical trial.
Next commenter
Dr Exley can you give your opinion on this article please
Does zeolite absorb or leach heavy metals?
If you are prepared to eat these products, I am not, they may bind metals in the gut and reduce the possibility of their absorption but that is all.
Commenter
What if the zeolite is lab-created and thus is not bound to aluminum, as is found in naturally- occurring zeolite?
Which 'naturally occurring zeolite' does not include aluminium in its structure? If it exists as a human supplement has it been shown in a clinical trial to be effective in removing aluminium from the body and, importantly, that it is safe for human consumption?
Commenter
I think the term lab-created zeolite inherently means it is not naturally occurring, and therefore is not already bound to aluminum. My understanding is all naturally occurring zeolites are already tightly bound to aluminum. Lab-created ones are not.
At this point in the article, we know that the body may not eliminate 100% of the Al injected into you within the following two months, and Dr. Exley is uncertain about zeolite products because of the Al content and also because he is uncertain if research indicates zeolite is safe and effective in humans.
But recall that his primary focus is Al. What about other heavy metals? These toxins may not only come from vaccines but also from environmental sources.
Exley talks a lot about silica water for Al removal, but many people have high toxicity, such as lead and cadmium. Does silica water remove these toxins? Does it only remove acute toxicity?
The biggest concern is chronic heavy metal toxicity.
Blood Brain Barrier and Zeolite Use
Mastinu et al. (2019) state that if the zeolite particle size is large, not nanoparticles, it will not cross the BBB or intestinal barrier. It is hypothesized that nanoparticles will cross these barriers, but to answer this question requires more in-depth research.
Health Practitioners Touting This Products
Many health practitioners have an affiliate link to the Good Inside's (part of the Pure Body site) website for zeolite products (https://thegoodinside.com), so I looked at it.
I emailed to ask if they have any data on their product usage before and after heavy metal testing. Unfortunately, I have not received a response.
They link to over 300 zeolite PubMed studies and list and highlight more applicable ones for human use.
Pure Body's extra lab analysis page indicates that their product contains 0.052 mg/L of Al and states that this form of Al does not break down in the body, but it does not directly cite or provide a link to research supporting this statement.
They provide a white paper with citations about the benefits and uses of zeolite. A white paper is just a report or guide that informs the reader about a specific topic, focusing on a problem and a solution. It is not a published research article.
Based on this data, a zeolite product such as the Good Inside brand may be effective, but we still do not know.
Dr. Exley is hesitant to use zeolite specifically for Al removal. However, the research does indicate that zeolite may be effective for heavy metal removal or halogens (fluoride), but it could also increase toxins such as lead.
Autism. Because of the rising rates, we need to know more about heavy metal toxins and their removal.
According to the CDC, autism rates are skyrocketing, and we all know someone with or someone who has a child with autism.
In 2020, 1 in 36 8-year-olds had autism. What is that number now in 2024?
Since the information on vaccines and autism continues to get shut down by the mainstream, it is vital to understand if zeolite products can help those whose autism resulted after a recent injection (or via their mother getting injections during pregnancy).
The vitamin K shot should be included when you consider this information since, here in the US, it can contain some Al.
Could giving a nanoparticle zeolite soon after an injection reduce the impact? We do not know, and we need to know if zeolite products work and the impact they have, if any, on those with autism.
We don’t need more autism awareness days or autism-friendly cities. What we need is to stop the rising autism rates and find a way to address autism's root causes.
Have You Used Zeolite and Tested Yourself Before and After?
If so, I want to hear from you regarding the test results, how long you used the product, and what product you used.
Blood, Urine, or Hair heavy metal testing?
What is the zeolite product, what is the amount, and for how long?
Zeolite Updates. Conflicting Information (Added to this post on 12/9/24)
Honestly, I don’t know what to think about Zeolite products. But I want to provide you with the information below so you can make the best choice.
I have no affiliation with any of the sites, persons, or products mentioned in this post.
Here is the updated zeolite post.
Below is the information I have added to the zeolite post
I recently read Unbekoming’s post on zeolite (of which I am mentioned in his substack as I suggested zeolite may be warranted for a heavy metal detoxification protocol).
In Unbekoming’s substack on zeolite, he interviewed Jeff Hoyt, who sells his zeolite product, which can be found here.
Hoyt’s zeolite comments conflicted with what I read about nanoparticles and taking zeolite in liquid form. Some of this information came from the The Good Inside zeolite product website. I emailed the company some questions but never got a response. Still, many people in the health space were recommending The Good Inside product, so I thought they must know something I did not (the product has an affiliate program).
The Good Inside site has information on product purity test results, links to articles on zeolite, and shares information on the benefits of nanoparticles.
But then I read the Hoyt interview, which conflicted with what is said about zeolite on the Good Inside brand page. Hoyt’s product is in powder form, and he advises starting with a higher dose rather than the low and slow approach (and justifies these reasons on his website).
I found Hoyt’s higher dose to reduce detox symptoms theory interesting since, in any detox protocol I follow, I use the slow and low approach yet still end up with wicked headaches that leave me bedbound. I am forced to discontinue the protocol.
Like The Good Inside, Hoyt does third-party testing for purity results.
I found both Zeolite product sites informative about the products they sell. Hoyt’s site also has an affiliate program.
Additionally, Hoyt has case summary studies that compare the results of heavy metal tests before and after their product use. But this is where I am a bit uncertain. After reading his interview, Hoyt was very quick and responsive to my questions, which I appreciate.
I asked about the testing used to determine the heavy metal results. Hoyt’s response:
The test I use is called the Oligoscan. It is a tissue analysis utilizing spectrophotometry. If interested, you can check out a video I made discussing the oligoscan and comparing it to other methods. https://rumble.com/v4a78wl-heavy-metal-testing-guide-and-test-comparison.html
Since I am unfamiliar with the testing device he mentioned, I looked into it. There is not much information outside of sites that use the device.
A ResearchGate forum indicated that no external studies validated using the Oligoscan. This does not mean it is or is not practical. However, it does mean that we need more research on the accuracy of this scan in examining heavy metals.
This is no fault to those who use it but rather a fault of where our funds go for research. Much of it is going to go to allopathic research, not to alternative research, especially considering your allopathic doctor is more than likely not going to discuss with you the downstream effects of heavy metal toxicity.
To confuse me even more,
A commenter, Rebecca Lee, on the Unbekoming/Hoyt Zeolite post said this:
Andy said that zeolites do not move any metals. He thought that the results people experience are due to gut microbiome modulation. All these kids have dysbiosis and adrenal challenges because of the metals.
Lee co-authored (with Andy Hall Cutler) the Mercury detoxification manual, which can be purchased here for $40.
Thus, the above comment coming from someone who has researched heavy metal detoxification does confuse the topic a tad.
Then, my zeolite confusion increased even more.
I listened to Ana Maria Mihalcea, MD, PhD, interview Anita Baxas on Plaquex, a phosphatidylcholine product I had recently heard about and wanted to hear more about.
At about the 44-minute mark in the video, they discuss liquid zeolite (a specific product they tested) for about 10 minutes and how it contains heavy metals and adds them to the body.
Baxas used the Doctors Data urine heavy metal test and stated she added a liquid zeolite product (I believe it was called Masterpeace, which looks like they sell a liquid product similar to the Good Inside brand). Baxas stated that when the zeolite was added to the urine test, the results for heavy metals were off the charts.
I am uncertain how accurate the test results are when adding zeolite to the urine sample, but it is something to consider. In the video, they agree to avoid zeolite products (or was it to avoid this specific zeolite product?) and stick with chelation for heavy metal toxicity.
The Masterpeace brand is a liquid zeolite product, and its site has links to research articles. Unfortunately, the ones I wanted to read only provided the abstract, which does not tell me much.
I understand the need for and want for products we can take in the privacy of our home. I did chelation many years ago, which is expensive and time-consuming.
I thought that would be the end for this zeolite substack, but Michalcea had a new substack post defending her position on this specific zeolite brand after the company owner threatened to sue her.
Michalcea raises valid concerns with the people associated with this brand, such as making false claims about their medical background and medical/science expertise. Michalcea supports EDTA chelation, whereas the people related to Masterpeace zeolite do not.
Where does that leave us in knowing if you have a heavy metal burden, how it may impact you, and what to do about it?
I have mentioned the hand scan (oligoscan) and the Doctor’s Data urine test. There is also a mercury tri-test that some alternative practitioners may offer, which includes blood, urine, and hair testing. This link for Quicksilver Scientific lab tests states that a blood test is currently the best way to assess toxic levels of metals for other toxins such as arsenic, cadmium, and lead.
The QS support guide explains that blood is preferred over hair analysis because if liver and bile flow is poor, hair may not provide an accurate reading.
We are all individuals, and you must do what is best for your body. If you do before-and-after testing and use any chelation method, I suggest sticking to the same test for your before-and-after results and using only one brand for the protocol.
What about activated charcoal?
I see people commenting on other substacks advising people to use activated charcoal (AC) to soak up heavy metals.
AC absorbs toxins within the GI tract only. AC does not absorb alcohols, iron, lithium, magnesium, potassium, sodium or, acids or alkalis due to the polarity of these substances. The best time to take AC is when you think you have ingested a toxin to get to it while it is still in the gut. However, many take AC daily, first thing in the morning, as a preventative measure.
What this means is that if you have chronic heavy metal toxicity, these toxins are not in your gut but are in your tissues/organs. AC is not going to be helpful in this situation.
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If so, what did you do before and after testing?
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Interesting that in our nationwide (48 states) random sample of entirely unvaccinated kids who ALSO avoid the K-shot at birth, (over 1K under 18 years of age) there wasn't a SINLGE autism case reported.
It's a pretty far cry from the national average of 1 in 36 in 2020, which is when the study was completed. SEE: https://ijvtpr.com/index.php/IJVTPR/article/view/40/163
In the Control Group study we also gathered data from entirely unvaccinated who were exposed to the K-shot, and/or pregnancy vaccines, but no post-birth vaccines at all. This group comprised about 30% of the respondents (all of whom were reported with no vaccines after birth). And it was in this group that 2 autism cases turned up. What this showed us was that the k-shot ALONE can cause autism, and the risk is further increased by pregnancy vaccines, i.e., 0.24% risk with K-shot alone, and 3.13% risk of autism with exposure to vaccines during gestation, even without ANY post-birth vaccine exposure.
Based upon our 2020 numbers, and the fact that 99% of the kids ARE exposed to the added risks of vaccines after birth (many per year) I firmly believe the total risk of autism in the U.S. has been HIDDEN. I believe it's closer to 6 or even 7% (or more?) of our children now suffering this form of brain damage. And the thing is, this is just ONE type of cognitive (and/or neural disorder) that's been exploding in our children (and even adults and the elderly) in the past few decades -as the CDC's vaccine schedule has continued to increase.
The single MOST effective protective health measure anyone can take is simply to avoid all vaccines AND related pharma products. Actually, ALL pharma products are off the table for my own family. Even antibiotics are turning up with GRAPHENE OXIDES in them now. This is an EXTERMINATION.