detoxification refers to the elimination of toxic substances in the human body through different methods. Detoxification occurs through various body organs like lungs, liver, kidney and skin. Detoxification is also done by artificial methods like dialysis, acupuncture detoxification and chelation therapy. Alternative medicine therapies like detox diets also claim to detoxify the body.
The function of the liver, lungs, kidneys and skin to eliminate any harmful substance from the bloodstream. Detoxify the lungs for exhalation. Liver metabolizes toxins into smaller compounds that cleanse the skin and kidneys. chelation therapy uses chelating agents to remove metal ions from the body. Metals such as mercury, lead, uranium, americium, polonium, etc., are harmful and act as a poison in the body. The chelators used for detoxification are: * * D-penicillamine Deferosamine EDTA triamine pentaacético Dietheylene (more…)