Toxins
Toxic Influences and Substances that are often introduced into the body from external sources.
Toxins that are formed within the body are described under the various bodily systems.
Substances that exert both toxic and therapeutic effects are included in the section “Nutrients and other Substances”.
These Substances Retard the Detrimental Effects of Many Toxins
Mineral-containing Compounds
Bentonite Clay may adsorb many Toxins within the Digestive Tract, preventing their further absorption by the body.
Charcoal is capable of adsorbing many toxic chemicals and is therefore utilized to detoxify many toxic substances from the body. Its ability to adsorb and detoxify a given toxic substances depends upon: [1]
the type of toxin (different toxic substances are adsorbed to varying degrees by Charcoal, depending upon the chemical structure other physical properties of the individual toxin).
The quantity and type of Charcoal consumed.
The length of time betwee the ingestion of a given toxin and the ingestion of Charcoal.
The efficiency of an individual’s Gastrointestinal Tract and the content of an individual’s Gastrointestinal Tract.
Groups of Toxins
References
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