The Klinghardt Neurotoxin Elimination Protocol

© Copyright 2002 by Dietrich Klinghardt M.D., Ph.D., USA.

(Explore Issue: Volume 12, Number 2)

Approved by:
American Academy of Neural Therapy and
Institute of Neurobiology (Bellevue, WA, USA)
Institute for Neurobiologie (Stuttgart, Germany)
Academy for Balanced NeuroBiology Ltd (London, United Kingdom)

This lecture was presented by Dietrich Klinghardt M.D., Ph.D. at the Jean Piaget
Department at the University of Geneva, Switzerland Oct.2002 to physicians
and dentists from Europe, Israel, several Arab countries and Asia

What are Neurotoxins?

Neurotoxins are substances attracted to the mammalian nervous system. They
are absorbed by nerve endings and travel inside the neuron to the cell body. On
their way they distrupt vital functions of the nerve cell, such as axonal transport
of nutrients, mitochondrial respiration and proper DNAtranscription. The body
is constantly trying to eliminate neurotoxins via the available exit routes: the
liver, kidney, skin and exhaled air. Detox mechanisms include acetylation,
sulfation, glucuronidation, oxidation and others. The liver is most important in
these processes. Here most elimination products are expelled with the bile into
the small intestine and should leave the body via the digestive tract. However,
because of the lipophilic/neurotropic nature of the neurotoxins, most are
reabsorbed by the abundant nerve endings of the enteric nervous system (ENS)
in the intestinal wall. The ENS has more neurons than the spinal chord. From the
moment of mucosal uptake the toxins can potentially take 4 different paths:
1. neuronal uptake and via axonal transport to the spinal chord (sympathetic
neurons) or brainstem (parasympathetics) – from here back to the brain.
2. Venous uptake and via the portal vein back to the liver
3. Lymphatic uptake and via the thoracic duct to the subclavian vein
4. Uptake by bowel bacteria and tissues of the intestinal tract

Here is an incomplete list of common neurotoxins in order of importance:

(i) Heavy metals: such as mercury, lead, cadmium and aluminium.

(ii) Biotoxins: such as tetanus toxin, botulinum toxin (botox), ascaridin (from
intestinal parasites), unspecified toxins from streptococci, staphylococci, lyme
disease, clamydia, tuberculosis, fungal toxins and toxins produced by viruses.
Biotoxins are minute molecules (200-1000 kilodaltons) containing nitrogen and
sulfur. They belong to a group of chemical messengers which microorganisms
use to control the host´s immune system, host behaviour and the host´s eating
habits.

(iii) Xenobiotics (man-made environmental toxins): such as dioxin,

formaldehyde, insecticides, wood preservatives, PCBs etc.

(iv) Food Preservatives, excitotoxins and cosmetics: such as aspartame (diet

sweeteners) food colourings, flouride, methyl-and propyl-paraben, etc.

I have found that mercury in it´s different chemical forms has a synergistic
amplifying effect with all other neurotoxins. When mercury is removed, the
body starts to more effectively eliminate all other neurotoxins, even if they are
not adressed.

What are the symptoms?

Any illness can be caused by, or contributed to, or exagerated by neurotoxins.
Fatigue, depression, insomnia, memory loss and blunting of the senses are
common early symptoms (see list of mercury related symptoms on the following
pages).

How is the diagnosis established?

1. History of Exposure: (Did you ever have any amalgam fillings? A tick bite?
etc)
2. Symptoms: (How is your short term memory? Do you have areas of
numbness, strange sensations,etc)
3. Laboratory Testing: (Metals: hair, stool, serum, whole blood, urine analysis,
xenobiotics: fatty tissue biopsy, urine)
4. Autonomic Response Testing: (Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt M.D., Ph.D.)
5. BioEnergetic Testing (EAV, kinesiology etc.)
6. Response to Therapeutic Trial
7. Functional Acuity Contrast Test (measure of Retinal Blood Flow)

TREATMENT
Why would we want to treat anyone at all? Is it really needed? Can the body not
eliminate these toxins naturally on its own?

Here is a short list of independent risk factors which can either cause
accumulation of metals in an otherwise healthy body - or slow down, or inhibit
the bodys own elimination processes.
• genetics
• occupational exposure to toxic material
• prior illnesses
• surgical operations
• medication or ´recreational´ drug use
• emotional trauma, especially in eary childhood
• social status
• high carbohydrate intake combined with protein malnutrition (especially in
vegetarians)
• use of homeopathic mercury
• food allergies
• the patients electromagnetic environment (mobile phone use, home close to
power lines etc)
• constipation
• compromise of head/neck lymphatic drainage (sinusitis, tonsil ectomy scars,
poor dental occusion)
• number of dental amalgam fillings over the patients life-time, number of the
patients mothers amalgam fillings

We will discuss here only those elimination agents, which are natural, safe and
have also been shown to be as effective (or more effective) than the few
available pharmaceuticals. Because these products cannot be patented and
exploited for unethical personal gain, little attention has been given to them by
European or North American medical researchers. Many of the best scientific
studies on this topic are from Asian countries.

The basic program:

High protein, mineral, fatty acid and fluid intake

Rationale:
• proteins provide the important precursors to the endogenous metal detox and
shuttle agents, such as coeruloplasmin, metallothioneine, glutathione and
others. The branched-chain amino acids in cow and goat whey have valuable
independent detox effects.
• Metals attach themselves only in places that are programmed for attachment
of metal ions. Mineral deficiency provides the opportunity for toxic metals to
attach themselves to vacant binding sites. A healthy mineral base is a
prerequisite for all metal detox attempts (selenium, zinc, manganese,
germanium, molybdenum etc.). Substituting minerals can detoxify the body
by itself. Just as important are electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium,
magnesium), which help to transport toxic waste across the extracellular
space towards the lymphatic and venous vessels.
• Lipids (made from fatty acids) make up 60-80 % of the central nervous
system and need to be constantly replenished. Deficiency makes the nervous
system vulnerabe to the fat soluble metals, such as metallic mercury
constantly escaping as odorless and invisible vapour evapourating from the
amalgam fillings.
• Without enough fluid intake the kidneys may become contaminated with
metals. The basal membranes swell up and the kidneys can no longer
efficiently filtrate toxins. Adding a balanced electrolyte solution in small
amounts to water helps to restore intra-and extracellular fluid balance

Cilantro (chinese parsley)

This kitchen herb is capable of mobilizing mercury, cadmium, lead and
aluminum in both bones and the central nervous system. It is probably the only
effective agent in mobilizing mercury stored in the inracellular space (attached
to mitochondria, tubulin, liposomes etc) and in the nucleus of the cell (reversing
DNA damage of mercury). Because cilantro mobilizes more toxins then it can
carry out of the body, it may flood the connective tissue (where the nerves
reside) with metals, that were previously stored in safer hiding places. This
process is called re-toxification. It can easily be avoided by simultaneously
giving an intestinal toxin-absorbing agent. Our definite choice is the algal
organism chlorella. A recent animal study demonstrated rapid removal of
aluminum from the skeleton superior to any known other detox agent.

Dosage and application of cilantro tincture: give 2 drops 2 times /day in the
beginning, taken just before a meal or 30 minutes after taking chlorella (cilantro
causes the gallbadder to dump bile - containing the excreted neurotoxins - into
the small intestine. The bile-release occurs naturally as we are eating and is
much enhanced by cilantro. If no chlorella is taken, most neurotoxins are
reabsorbed on the way down the small intestine by the abundant nerve endings
of the enteric nervous system). Gradually increase dose to 10 drops 3 times/day
for full benefit. During the initial phase of the detox cilantro should be given 1
week on, 2 –3 weeks off.

Other ways of taking cilantro: rub 5 drops twice/day into ankles for mobilization
of metals in all organs, joints and structures below the diaphragm, and into the
wrists for organs, joints and structures above the diaphragm. The wrists have
dense autonomic innervation (axonal uptake of cilantro) and are crossed by the
main lymphatic channels (lymphatic uptake).

Cilantro tea: use 10 to 20 drops in cup of hot water. Sip slowly. Clears the brain
quickly of many neurotoxins. Good for headaches and other acute syptoms (joint
pains, angina, headache): rub 10 –15 drops into painful area. Often achieves
almost instant pain relief.
Chlorella:
Both C.pyreneidosa (better absorption of toxins, but harder to digest) and
C.vulgaris (higher CGF content – see below, easier to digest, less metal
absorbing capability) are available. Chlorella has multiple health inducing
effects:

Antiviral (especially effective against the cytomegaly virus from the herpes
family)
• Toxin binding (mucopolysaccharide membrane)
all known toxic metals, environmental toxins such as dioxin and others
• Repairs and activates the bodys detoxification functions:
• Dramatically increases reduced glutathion,
• Sporopollein is as effective as cholestyramin in binding neurotoxins and
more effective in binding toxic metals then any other natural substance
found.
• Various peptides restore coeruloplasmin and metallothioneine,
• Lipids (12.4 %) alpha-and gamma-linoleic acid help to balance the increased
intake of fish oil during our detox program and are necessary for a multitude
of functions, including formation of ther peroxisomes.
• Methyl-coblolamine is food for the nervous system, restores damaged
neurons and has ist own detoxifying efect.
• Chlorella growth factor helps the body detoxify itself in a yet not understood
profound way. It appears that over millions of years chlorella has developed
specific detoxifying proteins and peptides for every existing toxic metal.
• The porphyrins in chlorophyl have their own strong metal binding effect.
Chlorophyll also activates the PPAR-receptor on the nucleus of the cell
which is responsible for the transcription of Dna and coding the formation of
the peroxisomes (see fish oil), opening of the cell wall (unknown
mechanism) which is necessary for all detox procedures, normalizes insulin
resistance and much more. Medical drugs that activate the PPAR receptor
(such as pioglitazone) have been effective in the treatment of breast and
prostate cancer.
• Super nutrient: 50-60% aminoacid content, ideal nutrient for vegetarians,
methylcobolamin - the most easily absorbed and utilized form of B12, B6,
minerals, chlorophyll, beta carotene etc.
• Immune system strengthening
• Restores bowel flora
• Digestive aid (bulking agent)
• Alkalinizing agent (important for patients with malignancies)

Dosage: start with 1 gram (=4 tabl) 3-4 times/day. This is the standard
maintainance dosage for grown ups for the 6-24 months of active detox. During
the more active phase of the detox (every 2-4 weeks for 1 week), whenever
cilantro is given, the dose can be increased to 3 grams 3-4 times per day (1 week
on, 2-4 weeks back down to the maintainance dosage). Take 30 minutes before
the main meals and at bedtime. This way chlorella is exactly in that portion of
the small intestine where the bile squirts into the gut at the beginning of the
meal, carrying with it toxic metals and other toxic waste. These are bound by
the chlorella cell wall and carried out via the digestive tract. When amalgam
fillings are removed, the higher dose should be given for 2 days before and 2-5
days after the procedure (the more fillings are removed, the longer the higher
dose should be given). No cilantro should be given around the time of dental
work. During this time we do not want to moblize deeply stored metals in
addition to the expected new exposure. If you take Vitamin C during your detox
program, take it as far away from Chlorella as possible (best after meals).
Side effects: most side effects reflect the toxic effect of the mobilized metals
which are shuttled through the organism. This problem is instantly avoided by
significantly increasing the chlorella dosage, not by reducing it, which would
worsen the problem (small chlorella doses mobilize more metals then are bound
in the gut, large chlorella doses bind more toxins then are mobilized). Some
people have problems digesting the cell membrane of chlorella. The enzyme
cellulase resolves this problem. Cellulase is available in many health food stores
in digestive enzyme products. Taking chlorella together with food also helps in
some cases, even though it is less effective that way. C.vulgaris has a thinner
cell wall and is better toerated by people with digestive problems. Some
manufactures have created cell wall free chlorella extracts (NDF, PCA) which
are very expensive, less effective - but easily absorbed.

Chlorella growth factor

This is a heat extract from chlorella that concentrates certain peptides, proteins
and other ingredients. The research on CGF shows that children develop no
tooth decay and their dentition (maxillary-facial development) is near perfect.
There are less illnesses and children grow earlier to a larger size with higher I.Q
and are socially more skilled. There are case reports of patients with dramatic
tumor remissions after taking CGF in higher amounts. In our experience, CGF
makes the detox experience for the patient much easier, shorter and more
effective.

Recommended dosage: 1 cap. CGF for each 20 tabl.chlorella

Garlic (allium sativum) and wild garlic (allium ursinum)

Garlic has been shown to protect the white and red blood cells from oxidative
damage, caused by metals in the blood stream - on their way out – and also has
ist own valid detoxification functions. Garlic contains numerous sulphur
components, including the most valuable sulph-hydryl groups which oxidize
mercury, cadmium and lead and make these metals water soluble. This makes it
easy for the organism to excrete these subastances. Garlic also contains alliin
whis is enzymatically transformed into allicin, natures most potent antimicrobial
agent. Metal toxic patients almost always suffer from secondary infections,
which are often responsible for part of the symptoms. Garlic also contains the
most important mineral which protects from mercury toxicity, bio active
selenium. Most selemium products are poorly absorbable and do not reach those
body compartments in need for it. Garlic selenium is the most beneficial natural
bioavailable source. Garlic is also protectice for against heart disease and
cancer.
The half life of allicin (after crushing garlic) is less then 14 days. Most
commercial garlic products have no allicin releasing potential left. This
distinguishes freeze dried garlic from all other products. Bear garlic tincture is
excellent for use in detox, but less effective as antimicrobial agent.

Dosage: 1-3 capsules freeze dried garlic after each meal. Start with 1 capsule
after the main meal per day, slowly increase to the higher dosage. Initially the
patient may experience die-off reactions (from killing pathogenic fungal or
bacterial organisms). Use 5-10 drops bear-garlic on food at least 3 times per day.

Fish oil:
The fatty acid complexes EPA and DHA in fish oil make the red and white
blood cells more flexible thus improving the microcirculation of the brain, heart
and other tissues. All detoxification functions depend on optimal oxygen
delivery and blood flow. EPA and DHA protect the brain from viral infections
and are needed for the development of intelligence and eye-sight. The most vital
cell organelle for detoxification is the peroxisome. These small structures are
also responsible for the specific job each cell has: in the pineal gland the
meltonin is produced in the peroxisome, in the neurons dopamine and
norepinephrine, etc. It is here, where mercury and other toxic metal attach and
disable the cell from doing its work. Other researchers have focussed on the
mitochondria and other cellorganelles, which in our experience are damaged
much later. The cell is constantly trying to make new peroxisomes to replace the
damaged ones– for that task it needs an abundance of fatty acids, especially EPA
and DHA. Until recently it was believed, that the body can manufacture ist own
EPA/DHA from other Omega 3 fatty acids such as fish oil. Today we know, that
this process is slow and cannot keep up with the enormous demand for
EPA/DHA our systems have in todays toxic environment. Fish oil is now
considered an essential nutrient, even for vegetarians. Recent research also
revealed, that the transformation humans underwent when apes became
intelligent and turned into humans happened only in coastal regions, where the
apes started to consume large amounts of fish. Why not benefit from that
knowledge and consume more fish oil?
The fatty acids in fish oil are very sensitive to exposure to electromagnetic
fields, temperature, light and various aspects of handling and processing. Trans
fatty acids, long chain fatty acids, renegade fats and other oxydation products
and contaminants are frequently found in most commercial products. Ideally,
fish oil should be kept in an uninterrupted cooling chain until it ends up in the
patients fridge. The fish-source should be mercury and contaminant free, which
is becoming harder and harder. Fish oil should tast slightly fishy but not too
much. If there is no fish taste, too much processing and manipulation has
destroyed the vitality of the oil. If it tastes too fishy, oxydation products are
present. I recommend to use the product recommended below (grade I), where
meticulous care has been taken to comply with all the necessary parameters. The
clinical results are outstanding.

Dosage: 1 capsule Omega 3 taken 4 times/day during the active phase of

treatment, 1 caps. twice/day for maintainance
Best if taken together with chlorella
The VegiPearls contain half the amount of EPA/DHA. The vegetarian capsules
eliminate even the most remote possibility of containing prions and make the
idea of taking fish oil more easily acceptable for vegetarians. Recently a fatty
acid receptor has been discovred on the tongue, joining the other more known
taste receptors. If the capsules are chewed, the stomach and pancreas start to
prepare the digestive tract in exactly the right way to prepare for maximum
absorption. Children love chewing the VegiPearls.
To treat bipolar depression, post partum depression and other forms of mental
disease, 2000 mg of EPA are needed/day (David Horrobin). For the modulation
of malignancies, 120 mg of EPA 4 times/day are needed. The calculations can
easily be done with the information given on the label.

Balanced electolyte solution (Selectrolyte)

The autonomic nervous system in most toxic patients is dysfunctional. Electric
messages in the organism are not received, are misunderstood or misinterpreted.
Toxins cannot be shuttled through the extracellular space. Increased intake of
natural ocean salt (celtic sea salt) – and avoidance of regular table salt - has been
found to be very effective in resolving some of these problems. Most effective is
a solution pioneered by the American chemist Ketkovsky. He created the
formula for the most effective electrolyte replacement, which was further
improved by Morin Labs, and is now called „selectrolyte“. I recommend this to
all my patients and have observed, that every aspect of the detoxification
process seems to be enhanced. 5 % of the population is sodium or chloride
sensitive – the blood pressure goes up (easily reversible). In these patients the
detox process takes longer and is more difficult.
Dosage: 1 tsp in a cup of good water 1-3 times/day During times of greater
stress the dosage can be temporarily increased to 1 tbsp 3 times/day

More agressive approaches, such as i.v Glutathione, Vit.C, DMPS, CaEDTA

and others have a place in reasonably healthy people but often worsen the
condition in patients with advanced illness.
Most valuable is the addition of psychotherapeutic interventions such as applied
psychoneurobiology (APN) and mental field therapy (MFT) to trigger the
release of toxins from their hiding places.

Chlorella, cilantro, garlic-products and fatty acids vary greatly in quality and
nutrient content, also in content of contaminants. I no longer recommend
BioReurella and other products that have not undergone or passed our quality
control screening process.

Heavy metal detox has to be done carefully and right!

October 2002
Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD
Bellevue, Washington, USA
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