Benefits of binders
This is a follow-up post on binders. Click to read, What are binders & how do they work?,
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Benefits of Binders
The primary benefit of taking binders is ridding your body of toxins that can make your detox organs work overtime and cause painful symptoms. Other benefits may include:
Helping with gastric issues like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and gas
Mitigating the effects from EMF exposure and radiation
As I mentioned on IG last week, binders are also great when you’re experiencing food poisoning or a viral stomach bug
So, which binders help detox what? And which ones are right for you? Each binder is slightly different and can attract different toxins. Read on for the most effective binders for your goals.
Most Common Binders
Chlorella
Chlorella is a powerful blue-green algae rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and omega-3 fatty acids. It also binds to heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, molds, mycotoxins, and VOCs.
One problem with binders is that many of them bind to and remove minerals as well as toxins. But chlorella only binds to toxins and won’t excrete essential minerals, so you can use it long-term without the risk of nutritional deficiencies.
Chlorella is safe, well-tolerated, and acts as a mini multi-vitamin because of its potent nutrient content. It’s also a good binder to start with if you’re sensitive or extremely toxic because you can start slowly and work your way up in dosage. Chlorella can be taken in tablet form, capsules, or powder.
Charcoal
Charcoal is one of the better known binders. You have probably heard of or used activated charcoal—a fine, black powder made from carbon-based organic matter (usually from coconut shells, bamboo, or peat). The organic matter is heated at high temperatures and combined with oxygen to make the charcoal “active,” which significantly increases the absorption area of each particle to soak up and remove toxins on its way through the digestive tract.
Charcoal is a broad-spectrum binder that removes toxins but also removes certain nutrients as well. I tell my clients that activated charcoal is best used in an acute situation (food poisoning, mold exposure) and isn’t a binder suited for long-term use because it can cause mineral depletion.
Clay
The next binder to mention is clay. There are many different types of clay that are safe for internal consumption, but the best one on the market is bentonite clay.
Clay falls somewhere between chlorella and activated charcoal in terms of selective absorption. Clay can bind some beneficial nutrients, but it also absorbs a variety of toxins, including biotoxins, heavy metals, mycotoxins, and VOCs. Bentonite clay is frequently used for detox baths and face masks.
Fruit pectin is a fiber that is beneficial for binding a variety of compounds from heavy metals and mycotoxins to herbicides and pesticides. While fruit pectins are not as strong as charcoal or clays, they’re still very effective and have the additional benefit of being anti-inflammatory.
Binders that include citrus or apple pectin are great for those with gut issues like constipation, or for anyone who is sensitive to more powerful binders.
Humic and Fulvic Acids
Humic and fulvic acids are made up of negatively-charged atoms that attract positively-charged mineral particles like heavy metals. Humic and fulvic acids are formed by decomposing plant matter. These natural compounds are great at removing various environmental chemicals, harmful chemicals (such as glyphosate, aka Round Up), and heavy metals.
Studies suggest that fulvic acid has the potential to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and may even change metals and minerals into compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties.
CellCore binders use carbon technology to bind to toxins in the body systemically (not just in the gut) and help to expel them. Their binders also help balance minerals, detoxify effectively, supercharge cells, and support mitochondria. As these binders attach to heavy metals and toxins, they leave behind essential nutrients. Lastly, humic and fulvic acids are gentle on the system and one of the only binders you can take with food.
Silica
Silica is rarely talked about as a supplement, but studies show that silica has impressive benefits for general detox purposes and for gut health. Silica is particularly good for binding aluminum, but can bind other toxic metals as well. Because it has a low affinity for vitamins and minerals, mineral depletion is less of an issue than using a stronger binder like charcoal.
How to Take Binders
Always take binders according to your practitioner’s recommendations. If you’re experimenting with binders on your own, here are some tips.
To Take With or Away From Food?
Most binders will have a stronger effect when you take them on an empty stomach. And since some binders have the ability to bind and excrete essential vitamins and minerals, you’ll want to take them at least 30-60-minutes away from food, supplements, and medications.
Because CellCore’s binders are selective binders, there is no need to take them on an empty stomach. The doctors behind CellCore believe that their binders may actually enhance the nutrient absorption from your food.
No matter what binder you may decide to take, consider that if if you’re eating a non-organic or heavily processed meal, the best option may be to go ahead and take your binder to help you bind up any potential heavy metals or toxins that you don’t want to absorb.
Drink Plenty of Water
All binders have the potential to cause constipation. Take all binders with a full glass of water and make sure to get plenty of water throughout the day.
Start Low and Slow
If you’re starting binders for the first time, it’s best to start with one type at a time and to begin with a lower dose before working your way up. If you’re particularly sensitive to new supplements or know that your toxic bucket is overly full, begin with a gentle binder before jumping straight into something stronger.
Cycle Your Binders
Consider cycling binders every few months, depending on what you’re treating. Unsure how and what to cycle? I work with clients to determine the best protocol for each client and their body’s needs and I’m happy to guide you as well.
Other Detox Strategies Worth Considering
We know we live in a world surrounded by harmful chemicals in our air, soil, and water. We know about the dangers of toxin exposure. Binders are a revolutionary way to detox your system at a cellular level, but there’s even more you can do to lower your toxic load and support your body through the detoxification process:
Eat an organic, whole foods-based diet
Infrared sauna therapy with binders
Lymphatic drainage and/or lymphatic massage
Move your body daily
The binders I use and recommend most often for myself, my family, and my clients are CellCore binders. If you’d like to learn more about CellCore binders, you’ll need a practitioner code. For more guidance and information on detox and healing from the ground up, book a complimentary discovery call.