Detoxification of Heavy Metals

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From the detoxification therapies entry in The Skeptic's Dictionary

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It's an irrational concept, yet an intriguing idea, that modern life so fills us with poisons from polluted air and food additives
that we need to be periodically "cleaned out" ("detoxified"). Never mind that natural chemicals in our foods are thousands
of times more potent than additives, or that most Americans are healthier, live longer, and can choose from the most healthful
food supply ever available.
— Frances M. Berg, M.S.

Real detoxification of foreign substances takes place in the liver, which modifies their chemical structure so they can be excreted
by the kidneys which filter them from the blood into the urine.
— Stephen Barrett, M.D.

"Toxin" is classic pseudoscience terminology.
— Ben Goldacre, M.D.

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"...these detox programs amount to a large quantity of excrement, both literally and figuratively.”
— Peter Pressman, M.D.

Oh snap, I was asked for scientific evidence - I didn't think quoting stuff off the internet counted!

Since it apparently does, here are some articles on fasting by a practicing MD.

Scientific Basis For Juice Fasting

Juice Fasting Therapy

History Of Fasting

And from another good site:

How TO Juice Fast

Juicing: Hows and Whys

I think you should go on a fast now, John, because you've obviously got shit in your brain. Apparently you missed the words credible and scientific in my earlier post, of which some shingle hung out by an alternative medicine practitioner doesn't count. It's true that I didn't include the word "relevant," but I had no reason to suspect you to be suffering cranial septicemia. Your claim (below), was that juicing and fasting was relevant to the treatment of heavy metal poisoning and that juicing or fasting would clear the body of toxins. (And the fact that your chosen "expert" is peddling EDTA chelation therapy, which is well-known quackery, pretty much destroys his credibility in these matters.) The rest of the links posted do nothing to substantiate your claims. I'm guessing it's likely because you don't know what constitutes credible scientific evidence for a claim. This likely also explains why you're a shit for brains Christian.

Buy a juicer. Go on a juice fast. This will clear your body of toxins in general. For metals, use dark green leafy stuff for your juices, as chlorophyll is a good chelating agent. If you're interested I can give you more info, or just google it. I've gone as long as three weeks. I'm due for a fast actually, will probably do one in April or May.