What is the “Chelation Effect” of Apple Pectin?

2023-11-10

【Heavy Metals We Encounter Daily】

In our daily lives, heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and copper are ubiquitous. From pesticides in vege-tables to the lead water scandal in Hong Kong, to second-hand smoke and car exhaust, these harmful heavy metals enter our bodies directly through the bloodstream, accumulate within us, and are hard to break down.

【The Dangers of Heavy Metals】

Research from renowned universities in the UK and US indicates that prolonged exposure to heavy metals may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Even low doses of heavy metals can raise the risk of heart disease by up to 80%.

Effects on Adults:

Pregnant and breastfeeding women need to be particularly cautious as harmful heavy metals can affect the fetus or infant. Other adults might experience elevated blood pressure, skin issues, or cellular changes.

Effects on Children:

Symptoms might include stomach pain, fatigue, and even impacts on brain development, leading to attention deficits, emotional fluctuations, or muscle spasms.

【Chelation: Grasping Heavy Metals Like a Crab’s Claw】

The term “chelation” originates from the Greek word “Chele”, meaning a crab’s claw. This vividly describes how chelating agents firmly grasp metals and minerals, much like a crab’s large claw. In the 1930s, Germany developed a new chelating agent. Chelation therapy uses a chelating agent called EDTA (Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid), which is administered intravenously. Acting as a chemical “crab claw”, it binds with heavy metals (like mercury, lead, zinc, aluminum, etc.) in the blood and expels them from the body through urine, reducing their harm.

【Chemically Composed Chelating Agents: Significant Side Effects】

Oral Medication: A treatment course lasts 14 days. If one course is ineffective, a second 14-day course can be undertaken. Oral medication not only removes lead from the blood but also absorbs zinc. Side effects include dizziness, headaches, and muscle paralysis.

EDTA Injection: The main difference from oral medication is that EDTA might also absorb other minerals from the body. The treatment lasts 5 to 7 days, requiring a daily injection. Side effects include headaches, lowered blood pressure, nausea, fatigue, muscle pain, and in severe cases, irregular heart rhythms.

【Author’s Recommendation: Natural Chelation】

Chelating agents are synthetically produced chemicals, and like drugs, they pose a burden on the body. The author suggests opting for natural, gentle, non-invasive alternative treatments without Western medicine to avoid adding more strain to the body and facing the risk of side effects.

A 2009 study in the “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” revealed that among 615 children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Belarus, daily consumption of 10 grams of apple pectin for three weeks effectively reduced 64% of toxic substances, such as radioactive materials (cesium-137) and heavy metals.

【Natural Chelation: Apple Pectin】

Apple pectin, a water-soluble fiber found between the skin and flesh of apples, carries a negative charge. Once it enters the gastrointestinal tract, it attracts positively charged heavy metals (like mercury, lead, zinc, aluminum, etc.) and radioactive isotopes (like cesium-137), binding them and expelling them from the body. This is truly a “natural chelation effect”. This way, these pollutants can be prevented from circulating within the body, causing damage to organs and cells.