Heavy Metal Detox: Chelation & Glutathione Therapy

At Mahakala Center, we have over 20 years of experience with Chelation Therapy and are one of the few clinics in Germany that use it as a primary service. We offer specialized detox programs to help eliminate harmful heavy metals like mercury, lead, and cadmium from your body. Through Chelation Therapy and Glutathione treatments, we support your body’s natural detox processes, helping to restore balance, boost energy, and improve overall health.

Detox & Holistic Medicine Appointments

What Are Heavy Metals and Why Should You Detox?

Heavy metals are toxic elements that our bodies should not contain in excess, but in today’s polluted environment, metals like mercury, lead, and cadmium are widespread. These metals accumulate in the body through contaminated food, water, air, and even dental fillings. Once absorbed, they stay in our cells and tissues, causing significant long-term damage.

In contrast to essential minerals like zinc, which play crucial roles in our health, heavy metals interfere with various biochemical processes. Their presence is linked to numerous chronic conditions, including autoimmune disorders, thyroid dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, and cognitive fatigue. Unfortunately, the mainstream medical industry often focuses more on treating symptoms than addressing the root causes, such as heavy metal toxicity.

 

Health Issues Linked to Heavy Metal Toxicity

  • Fatigue and Low Energy
  • Cognitive Impairment: Brain fog, memory loss, and difficulty concentrating.
  • Digestive Issues: Bloating, stomach pain, diarrhea, and constipation.
  • Thyroid and Hormonal Imbalances
  • Cardiovascular Problems: Hypertension, heart palpitations.
  • Reproductive Health Issues: Menstrual irregularities and fertility problems
 

Common Sources of Heavy Metal Exposure

  • Food and Water: Contaminants in fish, rice, and unfiltered water.
  • Dental Fillings: Mercury in amalgam fillings.
  • Air Pollution: Emissions from industrial activity and vehicles.
  • Vaccines & Medications: Additives like thimerosal.
  • Industrial Chemicals: Products like paints and batteries.
  • Cooking Equipment: Aluminum and non-stick cookware

How Do I Know If I Have Heavy Metal Toxicity?

Proper testing is crucial to determine the extent of heavy metal accumulation in the body. At Mahakala Center, we offer various diagnostic methods:

  • Vitacell Light Spectrometer: assesses cellular health and identifies toxins present in tissues.
  • Urine Tests with Chelation: Tracks heavy metals mobilized during detox therapy.
  • Blood Tests: Identifies recent heavy metal exposure in the bloodstream.
  • Hair Test: Helps assess long-term exposure.

How Does Heavy Metal Detox Work?

Detoxifying the body from heavy metals requires more than just dietary adjustments. Chelation therapy is one of the most effective methods to facilitate the safe removal of heavy metals. Chelating agents bind to the metals, allowing them to be excreted from the body.

Chelation Therapy

Chelation therapy at Mahakala Center involves the use of various agents such as:

  • Ca-EDTA Infusion: Targets metals like lead, cadmium, and aluminum.
  • DMPS Infusion: Effective for mercury and lead.
  • Chelation Tablets: Oral supplements like DMSA, Dimaval, and Thiola are used to remove toxins.

Therapies are personalized and administered over several sessions, depending on your toxicity levels.

How Long Will Treatment Take?

The length of chelation therapy depends on the level of toxicity and the type of heavy metals present in the body. For individuals with chronic exposure or long-term metal build-up, treatment may span several months to years (24 sessions recomended). Typically, therapy involves:

  • EDTA Infusions: Administered in cycles of 2-4 weeks, with breaks in between. 
  • DMPS Infusions: Administered in cycles of 6 weeks.
  • DMSA or Thiola Tablets: Taken orally every 8 hours for 3 days after the infusion.

What Happens During Chelation Therapy?

Chelation therapy is personalized and occurs over several sessions to ensure safe elimination. Your treatment plan may include:

  1. Chelating Agents: Administered intravenously (IV)
  2. Nutritional Support: Replenishing essential minerals like zinc, magnesium, and calcium to prevent depletion.
  3. Liver and Kidney Support: Using herbal supplements and hydration to optimize detox pathways. (Herbal Teas: Dandelion root, nettle leaf, and parsley tea support kidney function and hydration)
  4. Antioxidant Therapy: Incorporating glutathione, vitamin C, and alpha-lipoic acid to reduce oxidative stress.

Chelation Therapy at Mahakala Center 

Mahakala Center is one of the few clinics in Germany that offers Chelation Therapy as a core treatment. With over 20 years of experience and thousands of patients treated, we specialize in using chelation for detoxification and overall health support.

To begin, you will need to book an initial consultation with our doctor to determine the best approach for your needs.

Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant

Glutathione is a critical antioxidant in the body, helping with detoxification and maintaining cellular health. As one of the most important molecules, it aids in the neutralization of toxins and supports various biochemical functions.

Glutathione and Detoxification

  • Forms of Glutathione: GSH (reduced), GSSG (oxidized), GS-X (bound to toxins).
  • Role in Detox: Glutathione helps metabolize harmful substances and transforms them into water-soluble compounds for elimination.
  • Boosters: The production of glutathione can be supported through specific amino acids and activation of pathways using plants like broccoli and milk thistle.

Glutathione at Mahakala Center

Glutathione is our primary detox therapy at Mahakala Center. It is a naturally occurring substance in the body, almost as common as water. However, due to the high levels of chemicals and toxins we are exposed to, our natural glutathione levels are often insufficient for effective detoxification.

To support deep detox, we recommend starting with a program of 10 injections over 6 weeks for optimal results.

Autoimmune Diseases and Back Pain: Could Heavy Metals Be the Cause?

  1. Immune System Disruption: Heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic can dysregulate the immune system. They may lead to chronic inflammation or provoke an autoimmune response by altering immune cell activity. Metals can mimic or bind to natural proteins, leading the immune system to mistakenly attack the body’s own tissues.
  1. Oxidative Stress: Heavy metals increase the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), causing oxidative stress. This can damage tissues, including connective tissues and joints, which may exacerbate back pain and trigger inflammatory conditions like autoimmune diseases.
  2. Gut Dysbiosis: Heavy metals can disrupt the gut microbiome. Since gut health is closely linked to immune function, dysbiosis may lead to leaky gut syndrome, allowing toxins and antigens to enter the bloodstream and trigger systemic inflammation or autoimmune activity.
  1. Inflammatory Pathways: Chronic exposure to heavy metals can upregulate inflammatory pathways, such as NF-kB, which are often implicated in autoimmune diseases and chronic pain syndromes.
  2. Detoxification Pathways: Impaired detoxification pathways (e.g., liver and kidney function) can lead to an accumulation of heavy metals, exacerbating their effects and perpetuating inflammation and pain.