Mercury amalgam removal fact sheet

When having your mercury amalgam fillings removed, the following health tips will help keep you vital and healthy before, during and after your treatment.

• Take plenty of antioxidants! This will help boost your immune system and minimise damage from free radicals. Eat lots of brightly coloured fruit and vegetables such as berries, citrus, carrots and tomatoes along with green leafy vegetables to help protect your body.
• Be sure to include lots of lean protein in your diet as the amino acids found in meat and fish will help in supporting the detoxification process of the liver and kidneys.
• Garlic is a potent form of sulphur which helps to eliminate heavy metals from the body. Use it as a food rather than a supplement. The best way to cook it is to roast a bulb whole and it becomes smooth and less pungent. Squeeze it out and spread it through pasta or on toast to get a good dose each day.
• Include a course of beneficial probiotic bacteria to keep your digestive and immune systems healthy. Make sure it contains both acidophilus and bifidobacterium to protect all areas of the digestive tract.
• Selenium is a potent trace mineral which helps in the mercury detoxification process. To get your daily dose, simply eat three Brazil nuts a day.
• Vegetarian protein powder supplements are rich in glutathione to help support the liver. One serve per day is all you need to keep your body functioning optimally. Be sure to choose a gluten and dairy free supplement to keep your body alkaline.
• Vitamin C is a scavenger of free radicals. Take a high potency powder instead of a tablet as it will be more readily absorbed.
• Milk thistle is a herb which is used to help protect the liver and proven to be effective in detoxifying the body. When taken three weeks prior to amalgam removal, it assists in strengthening the body and maintaining a healthy immune system.

Mercury Amalgam Removal Fact Sheet – Nutritional Treatment Plan

Mercury can affect the nervous system by concentrating in the spinal fluid and also in the kidneys where it reduces detoxification functioning. It inhibits nerve growth and passes easily through the placental barrier.

Mercury is excreted from the body by the liver, kidneys and through the bowel. These elimination pathways need to work optimally in order for the body to be free from mercury contamination.

Herbal Health Waiheke has a range of options for Waiheke Dental Centre clients seeking assistance in mercury detoxification and can offer full naturopathic consultation for a reduced fee of $45 (normally $90) if required.

1. Diagnosing mercury toxicity (pre or post amalgam removal).
2. Preparing for amalgam removal and optimising the body’s nutritional status and detoxifying abilities.
3. Supporting amalgam removal by providing an integrated detoxification program.