Heavy Metal Toxicity
Gabriel identifies heavy metal burden via provoked urine testing (chelating agent mobilizes metals from tissues), then uses comprehensive detox protocol: 1) Chelation (EDTA IV for lead/mercury/cadmium, DMSA oral for mercury/lead, DMPS for mercury), 2) Binders (prevents reabsorption), 3) Support detoxification pathways (liver, kidneys, lymphatic, bowel), 4) Antioxidant support (metals generate oxidative stress), 5) Mineral repletion (chelation removes good and bad minerals—must replace zinc, magnesium, selenium), 6) Remove ongoing exposure sources (amalgams, water filters, cookware).
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Gabriel's Approach
Gabriel identifies heavy metal burden via provoked urine testing (chelating agent mobilizes metals from tissues), then uses comprehensive detox protocol: 1) Chelation (EDTA IV for lead/mercury/cadmium, DMSA oral for mercury/lead, DMPS for mercury), 2) Binders (prevents reabsorption), 3) Support detoxification pathways (liver, kidneys, lymphatic, bowel), 4) Antioxidant support (metals generate oxidative stress), 5) Mineral repletion (chelation removes good and bad minerals—must replace zinc, magnesium, selenium), 6) Remove ongoing exposure sources (amalgams, water filters, cookware). Multi-month protocol required for significant burden.
Root Causes
Why Conventional Fails
Conventional chelation for acute severe poisoning (EDTA IV, DMSA for lead/mercury in children), supportive care, remove from exposure source, otherwise heavy metal toxicity often dismissed or not tested.
Conventional medicine only treats ACUTE severe poisoning, doesn't recognize chronic low-level accumulation, doesn't routinely test for heavy metals unless obvious exposure, blood tests inadequate (only show recent exposure, not total body burden—need provoked urine test), doesn't have protocol for chronic detoxification, doesn't investigate sources of ongoing exposure, doesn't support detoxification pathways or replace depleted minerals, patients with symptoms (fatigue, brain fog, neuropathy, autoimmunity) often dismissed, amalgam controversy (dental associations deny mercury fillings are harmful despite clear evidence), doesn't recognize that genetics affect detoxification capacity (MTHFR, GST mutations).
Your Complete Protocol
A comprehensive, tiered approach combining supplements, herbs, and advanced therapies
Your Protocol for Heavy Metal Toxicity
Choose the level that's right for your healing journey
Essential Protocol
What's Included
- Chelating agents: DMSA 30mg/kg every 3-4 weeks (prescription), EDTA IV, Alpha-Lipoic Acid 600mg 2x/day; Binders: Chlorella 3-5g/day, Modified Citrus Pectin 5-15g/day, Activated Charcoal 1-2g, Zeolite clinoptilolite, Bentonite clay, Cilantro extract; Antioxidants: Glutathione 500mg liposomal or IV, NAC 1200mg 2x/day, Vitamin C 2-4g/day, Selenium 200-400mcg, Vitamin E 400 IU; Minerals to replace: Zinc 30-50mg, Magnesium 400-600mg, Calcium 1000mg
- Chlorella — Binds to heavy metals and helps remove them from the body
- Cilantro (Yan Sui) — Mobilizes heavy metals from tissues so they can be eliminated
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Practitioner-Grade Protocol
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What's Included
- Standard Process whole food protocol
- Rehmannia Six Formula (Liu Wei Di Huang Wan) — Strengthens kidney function to support detoxification of heavy metals
- Free and Easy Wanderer (Xiao Yao San) — Supports liver detoxification and helps clear toxic heat
Whole food supplements by Standard Process
Complete Protocol
What's Included
- All Practitioner-Grade supplements & herbs
- BPC-157 (tissue repair + gut healing)
- Thymosin Alpha-1 (immune modulation)
Standard Process + Matter peptides
Recommended Treatments Near You
In-person therapies that complement your protocol
IV Therapy
$150-350 per session
Intravenous delivery of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants directly into your bloodstream for maximum absorption.
Vitality IV Lounge
Santa Monica • Montana Ave
15% off first visit with Gabriel
Next Health
West Hollywood • Robertson
10% off all services with Gabriel
Ozone Healing Therapies
Beverly Hills • South Beverly
20% off first ozone session
Infrared Sauna
$30-75 per session
Deep-penetrating infrared heat promotes detoxification, pain relief, and circulation at the cellular level.
The Cryo Studio
West Hollywood • Sunset Strip
First session free with any package
Pause Float Studio
Culver City • Arts District
HigherDOSE
West Hollywood • Melrose
$15 off infrared sauna session
Recommended Supplements
Key Lab Markers
Dietary Guidance
Organic whole foods diet, high-sulfur foods (eggs, garlic, onions, cruciferous vegetables), cilantro and parsley (chelating herbs—use with binders), increase fiber (bowel elimination critical), high-antioxidant foods (berries, colorful vegetables), avoid high-mercury fish during detox (tuna, swordfish, king mackerel, shark), drink filtered water (reverse osmosis), avoid aluminum cookware and cans, organic, support methylation (leafy greens, B vitamins).
Lifestyle Factors
Sauna therapy critical (sweating eliminates metals), adequate hydration, regular bowel movements essential (fiber, magnesium), support lymphatic drainage (dry brushing, rebounding, massage), exercise (mobilizes toxins—but not intense during active chelation), remove amalgam fillings (by biological dentist using proper protocol), filter drinking water (reverse osmosis), avoid aluminum (cookware, antiperspirants, antacids, vaccines), quit smoking (cadmium), castor oil packs (liver support), adequate sleep.
Recommended Treatments
Mind, Body & Spirit
Evidence-based practices that complement physical treatment protocols
Mind
Visualization for Detox
moderateGuided imagery supporting the body's natural detoxification processes.
Body
Breathwork for Detoxification
moderateConscious breathing to oxygenate tissues and support elimination.
Gentle Movement
moderateWalking and stretching to support lymphatic drainage during chelation.
Spirit
Emotional Detox
emergingReleasing emotional toxins alongside physical cleansing.
Self-Care Rituals
moderateNourishing practices to support the body through intensive detox process.
Foods That Help
What You Should Know
Amalgam Filling Mercury Release
Amalgam fillings release mercury vapor that accumulates in body
Curated for Heavy Metal Toxicity
Supplements + Chinese herbal medicine
Standard Process + classical TCM
Standard Process + advanced peptide therapy
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