Support what your body responds to.
Mercury detox isn't about forcing aggressive chelation. It's about providing the specific nutrients that allow cells to clean out and rebuild themselves naturally.
Methylation drives mercury elimination.
Mercury's primary toxicity mechanism involves directly inhibiting the methylation enzymes that normally facilitate its removal, creating a vicious cycle where the poison prevents its own elimination.
Magnesium
Activates methionine to produce SAMe, the body's universal methyl donor.
Folate + B12
Work together to recycle homocysteine back to methionine, maintaining the critical cycle.
Glutathione
The master antioxidant that directly binds mercury for elimination.
Lithium
Transports B12 and folate into cells where they're needed most.
Sulfur compounds form the core detox arsenal.
Sulfhydryl (-SH) groups in sulfur compounds form stable bonds with mercury, creating complexes that the body can eliminate.
Eggs
Provide both sulfur and zinc in bioavailable forms. A foundational food for gentle detox.
Epsom Salt
Magnesium sulfate taken in small amounts in water or as baths provides necessary sulfur support.
NAC (N-Acetylcysteine)
Builds glutathione reserves. NAC combined with selenium achieved 47-54% mercury excretion compared to 4-10% in controls.
Cruciferous Vegetables
Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage—support Phase II liver detoxification enzymes.
Selenium provides unique protection.
Mercury preferentially binds selenium over sulfur due to higher binding affinity, creating stable, inert mercury-selenium complexes that reduce toxicity. The combination of NAC plus selenium has proven more effective than either alone, with one study showing complete neuroprotection against mercury in neuronal cultures.
100mcg daily
For asymptomatic patients as general support
500mcg daily
For symptomatic cases over 90 days
Support all elimination pathways.
90% of mercury elimination occurs through bile excretion into the intestinal tract. This makes gut health paramount for successful detoxification.
Bile Flow
Constipation leads to mercury reabsorption. Chlorella acts as an intestinal chelator preventing reabsorption.
Kidney Support
60-80 ounces of quality water daily. Herbs like dandelion leaf and nettle provide gentle diuretic effects.
Skin Elimination
Mercury appears in sweat at concentrations sometimes exceeding blood levels. Infrared sauna at 120-140°F for 20-30 minutes can help.
Low and slow proves essential for safety.
Warning Signs Requiring Adjustment
- Severe fatigue lasting days
- New neurological symptoms like tremors or twitching
- Significant mood changes
- Persistent brain fog
These often indicate mercury redistribution rather than elimination.
Start at Quarter Doses
Begin supplements at 1/8 to 1/4 recommended amounts and increase gradually over weeks.
Build Foundations First
Build nutritional foundations for 3-6 months before adding any mobilizing agents.
Positive Signs
Gradual energy improvement over 2-4 weeks, better sleep quality, improved mental clarity, stable mood.
Honor your body's innate wisdom.
The goal isn't to force mercury out through aggressive means but to provide the body with everything needed to restore its natural detoxification capacity. This philosophy offers a sustainable path to mercury elimination.