Tag: Toxin binding

Research in a human study found that daily supplementation with chlorophyllin reduced urinary biomarkers for aflatoxin-DNA damage by 55% in a high-risk Chinese population. This and other findings explore the intriguing question of whether chlorophyll can effectively bind to and remove toxins from the body.

Activated charcoal, known for its vast surface area and porous structure, has been used since ancient times to treat various ailments. Modern research, including numerous in-vitro and animal studies, has confirmed that it does, in fact, bind bile salts and bile acids in the gastrointestinal tract, affecting their re-absorption and circulation.

Studies have shown that chlorella, a freshwater microalga, possesses notable heavy metal detoxification properties in animal and in-vitro studies. Its ability to bind to toxins is a primary reason it is frequently marketed as a powerful detoxifying agent. In fact, research indicates that chlorella can effectively bind to and help eliminate heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium from the body.