Detoxification
TOXIN ACCUMULATION & HIGH TOXIC BURDEN
Toxin accumulation is a real threat to human health in the 21st century. Our world has become a toxic soup of chemical contaminants that are difficult to avoid. To combat this continual onslaught, it’s critical to support the body’s natural antioxidant and detoxification systems to help reduce toxic burden.
In a healthy state, our bodies are designed to process and remove toxic substances on an ongoing basis. However, in our increasingly toxic world, where intake of toxins exceeds the body’s excretion capabilities, toxins begin to accumulate within tissues and cells leading to a high toxic burden. A high toxic burden can impede the body’s natural antioxidant and detoxification systems, creating downstream barriers to toxin removal and can lead to a host of symptoms and health declines.
COMMON TOXINS AND SOURCES
EXOGENOUS TOXINS – environmental + external
- Metals
- Molds
- Plasticizers
- Medications
ENDOGENOUS TOXINS – produced by the body
- Endotoxin [parts of bacteria]
- Hormones
- Metabolic byproducts [like carbon dioxide and ammonia]
7 SIGNS OF A HIGH TOXIC BURDEN
- Excessive fatigue
- Poor sleep
- GI symptoms such as bloat and gas
- Food sensitivities
- Hyper-sensitive to smells such as perfumes, candles, and cleaning products
- Brain fog and concentration issues
- Mood swings and irritability
UNDERSTANDING PROPER DETOXIFICATION
THE PHASES OF DETOX
The process of detoxification consists of three phases. In a healthy state, toxins are processed and removed from the cells and organs using enzymes and transporter proteins, leaving the body primarily through the kidneys, liver, and GI tract, although the lungs and skin are also important detoxification organs.
Phase I Activate
Phase I takes place mostly in the liver however it can also occur in the brain, intestines, lungs, and kidneys. In this phase, lipid-soluble toxins are activated by special enzymes like CYP450 and then temporarily transformed into intermediate substances making them more reactive.
Phase II – Conjugate
Phase II takes this intermediate, reactive toxin and conjugates or links it to a molecule like glutathione via enzymatic reactions. This phase makes the toxin water-soluble and safe for transport out of the cell and through the body.
Phase III – Filtration and Excretion
Healthy bile flow supports the movement of conjugated toxins through the liver and kidneys for excretion. This phase helps prevent recirculation of toxins.
QUICKSILVER’S PUSH-CATCH MODEL OF DETOXIFICATION
Improperly designed detox protocols can result in recirculation of toxins throughout the body. The ‘push catch’ model of detoxification was developed by Quicksilver Scientific® and Dr. Shade to work with the body’s natural detoxification system and encompasses all three phases of detoxification which include: activation, conjugation, filtration and binding of toxins in the GI tract. This is the foundation of all our specially curated detoxification protocols.
“PUSH” (Phase I & II): We use potent nutrients and bitter phytonutrients to help activate critical biochemical pathways like Nrf2 to ‘push’ toxins from the cell to the blood, liver and kidneys.*
“CATCH” (phase III): Bitter compounds support healthy bile flow to move toxins through the liver and kidneys for excretion. Binding agents like charcoal and bentonite clay intercept or ‘catch’ toxins in the intestines for removal, minimizing recirculation.*
Discover Quicksilver Scientific’s PushCatch® Systems for Detoxification
Industry leading toxin removal protocols addressing all three phases of detoxification to safely mobilize, filter, and excrete contaminants.
Select the Protocol that's Right for You and Help Reduce Toxic Burden
PreTox System | Gentle Toxin Drainage + Clearing
PreTox System
SELECT IF YOU ARE
Sensitive or a detox first timer.
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
4 Weeks
DETOXIFICATION LEVEL
The PreTox System is a gentle drainage and clearing protocol that is designed to be used as a prelude to one of our formal detoxication protocols like Advanced PushCatch or Qube 2.0, or as a standalone, gentle detox.
This 4-week program focuses on cleaning up your detox system’s terrain without taxing the body and can be safely repeated as desired.
TARGET APPLICATIONS
Drainage and clearing of circulating toxins without mobilizing toxins from cells and tissues. Helps remove built-up stagnation and open up detoxification pathways.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Dr Shade’s Bitter X
- Liposomal Vitamin C
- Kidney Care
- Membrane Mend™
- Ultra Binder® Sensitive Formula
RECOMMENDED FREQUENCY
Use on its own up to 4 x a year or as a primer before one of our formal detoxification programs.
Advanced PushCatch® Detox System
Advanced PushCatch® Detox System
SELECT IF YOU ARE
Generally healthy and looking for a foundational detoxification and thorough program.
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
4-8 Weeks
DETOXIFICATION LEVEL
Advanced PushCatch® is our signature detoxification program. An easy-to-follow 5-product protocol that has two levels:
1) Base 4-week moderate dosing protocol for a generalized detox and reset;
2) Intensive 4-week high dosing protocol for a deeper detox experience.
They can be done independently or you can start with the basic and advance to the intensive.
TARGET APPLICATIONS
Mobilization of stored cellular toxins, filtration of toxins through Bile flow & drainage. Additional antioxidant, immune modulation, and membrane support to clear multiple toxins.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Dr Shade’s Liver Sauce
- Kidney Care
- Membrane Mend™
- Liposomal Glutathione
- Ultra Binder®
RECOMMENDED FREQUENCY
2 x a year.
Qube 2.0 Professional Detoxification System
Qube 2.0 Professional Detoxification System | Pro Only
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
9 Weeks
DETOXIFICATION LEVEL
Qube 2.0 is our most extensive and deepest detoxification program. This professional protocol must be done under the guidance of a certified practitioner.
Qube 2.0 is a 9-week titration-based protocol where specific products are added over time, and the dosing increases for a progressive and thorough detoxification of contaminants.
TARGET APPLICATIONS
Specific ingredients target removal of metals like mercury and lead, molds, mycotoxins, plasticizers, and endocrine disruptors. The protocol also includes products to encourage a healthy inflammatory response and microbial support – both potential barriers to detox if unaddressed.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Dr. Shade’s Liver Sauce®
- Kidney Care
- Liposomal Glutathione Complex
- Liposomal EDTA w RLA
- IMD® Intestinal Cleanse
- Ultra Binder® Sensitive Formula
- NAD+ Platinum™
- Nanoemulsified Cat’s Claw Elite®
- CBD Synergies-PN
RECOMMENDED FREQUENCY
As recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
Detox Apothecary
Detox Apothecary
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
As needed
DETOXIFICATION LEVEL
Our detox apothecary includes the entire suite of our detoxification products that can be purchased individually for your specific needs.
TARGET APPLICATIONS
Interested in a simple weekend detox? Try our Liver Sauce + Ultra Binder. Need a bit of antioxidant support? Consider Liposomal Vitamin C or Liposomal Glutathione. Looking for digestion and drainage support? Bitter X or Kidney Care can help. Is your liver suffering? Milk Thistle or Membrane Mend might be right for you. Build your own custom detox program from our extensive line of products.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Liposomal Glutathione
- Liposomal Vitamin C
- Kidney Care
- Ultra Binder®
- And More
RECOMMENDED FREQUENCY
You choose based on customization.