From pollutants and pesticides to plastics and heavy metals, modern life exposes us to more chemical stressors than ever. Supporting detoxification may reduce inflammation, improve energy, and protect long-term health.

Your Body Was Designed to Detox — Let’s Help It Thrive

What Are Xenobiotics

"Xenobiotics" refers to any chemical compound foreign to the human body—things our biology was not designed to process in large amounts. These include pesticides, herbicides, infections, plastics, solvents, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, artificial fragrances, preservatives, endocrine disruptors, and food additives.

Your body has natural detoxification systems, but today’s environmental load is higher than ever before.

Why Xenobiotics Matter

Toxic burden may contribute to:

  • Fatigue & low energy

  • Hormonal imbalances (thyroid, estrogen, testosterone)

  • Cancer

  • Headaches & brain fog

  • Allergies or chemical sensitivities

  • Weight loss resistance

  • Skin problems (acne, eczema)

  • Liver congestion & poor digestion

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Mood shifts or irritability

  • Immune dysfunction

Xenobiotics don’t cause disease alone—but they may increase vulnerability and stress on your detox organs.

Common Sources of Xenobiotics

  • Pesticides & Herbicides

    Conventional produce, landscaping chemicals

  • Plastics & Microplastics

    Bottles, packaging, food storage

  • Heavy Metals

    Old pipes, dental materials, pollution, seafood

  • Pharmaceutical Residues

    Long-term medication use can impact nutrient stores

  • Household Chemicals

    Cleaners, Fragrances, Laundry Products

  • Cosmetics & Skincare

    Parabens, Phthalates, Preservatives

  • Air Pollutants

    Car Exhaust and Industrial Areas

  • Water Contaminants

    Chlorine, Fluoride, Solvents

Signs Your Detox Pathways May Be Overloaded

Lab Considerations

    • Liver function tests (ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin)

    • Kidney markers (BUN, creatinine, eGFR)

    • CRP and inflammation markers

    • Mineral balance (zinc, copper, selenium, magnesium)

    • RBC copper/zinc ratios

    • Glutathione status (via indirect markers)

    • HTMA for heavy metals & mineral balance

    • GI-MAP for microbiome, pathogens, detox enzymes, beta-glucuronidase

    • Urinary organic acids for phase I/phase II detox pathway function

    • Stool analysis for bile acids and fat digestion

  • Detoxification relies on several organ systems—liver, kidneys, gut, lymphatic system, lungs, and skin. When these pathways are stressed or nutrient-deficient, toxins may build up.

    We test because:

    • Liver enzymes and nutrient cofactors reveal how well detox pathways are functioning

    • Minerals like zinc, copper, selenium, and molybdenum support phase I & phase II detox

    • Heavy metals may burden mitochondria and hormones

    • GI testing shows whether gut bacteria are helping or hindering detox

    • We can target support instead of guessing

    Testing helps determine which detox pathways need help—and which nutrients are being depleted.

The Detoxification Plan

    • Swap to low-tox personal care and cleaning products

    • Filtered water & improved air quality

    • Reduce plastics (food storage, water bottles)

    • Choose organic produce when possible (Dirty Dozen list)

    • Hydration + electrolytes

    • Fiber to bind and eliminate toxins

    • Antioxidants (vitamin C, E, A as indicated)

    • Liver cofactor nutrients: B vitamins, magnesium, selenium, zinc, NAC, glutathione precursors

    • Gentle movement & sweating (sauna optional)

    • Specific support based on labs (e.g., milk thistle, dandelion, bitters)

    • Address gut health to lower reabsorption of toxins

    • Mineral repletion from HTMA patterns

    • Hormone balancing to reduce toxic load