• MRI contrast

    Posted by ranakolankiewicz on October 6, 2022 at 9:33 am
    Hi B. So our son will be doing abdominal MRI with congrats the doctor insisted. What can be done to prevent any issue and detox before and after?
    Thank you
    Bernadette replied 2 years, 1 month ago 2 Members · 10 Replies
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  • Bernadette

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    October 6, 2022 at 5:25 pm

     – what type of contrast will they be using? Please find out.

  • ranakolankiewicz

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    October 7, 2022 at 12:51 pm

    oh I didn’t know there are types. Will ask.

  • ranakolankiewicz

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    October 7, 2022 at 12:54 pm

    I tried to decline it but they said since it’s abdominal it’s a must. But will find out what type of contrast

  • ranakolankiewicz

    Member
    October 10, 2022 at 3:15 am

    they said they will be using Dotarem® as a contrast media

  • ranakolankiewicz

    Member
    October 10, 2022 at 7:01 am

    And it’s tomorrow

  • Bernadette

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    October 10, 2022 at 3:40 pm

     since Dotarem is a type of gadolinium based contrast agent, there is the risk of deposition in the body. The reasons for using this contrast really need to warrant the possible risks: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28362042/

    It is excreted through the kidneys so drinking a heavy intake of water (can add lemon as well) to flush it out is a good strategy. There isn’t much research on effective ways to chelate gadolinium, however it has been suggested to follow other heavy metal chelation protocols to help the body rid itself of this toxin.
     
    Heavy metals are usually processed by the liver using glutathione conjugation (as is the case for mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), and some other heavy metals). We need to be able to methylate well to make glutathione. And we need available amino acids and extra B6 for the phase 2 liver detox.

    Therefore supporting liver detox and supporting chelation as much as possible post-procedure might help. High intake of raw cilantro 2-3x/day (consider juicing) as well as a B-complex and ideally modified citrus pectin for the next 3-4 weeks (ex. EcoNugenics PectaClear 6 capsules before bed on an empty stomach with nothing else at all but water). No alcohol, caffeine/tea or smoking. Really support the liver, and keep the kidneys happy.

  • ranakolankiewicz

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    October 10, 2022 at 5:29 pm

    Thanks B. We have infrared sauna at home so we are considering this. Also we have on hand for now Fractional pectin Powder from Thorne (medicines citrus pectin) is this fine?

  • ranakolankiewicz

    Member
    October 10, 2022 at 7:21 pm

    Also any idea on how much cilantro juice and how to make it palatable??

  • Bernadette

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    October 11, 2022 at 2:01 am

     try this smoothie combo: kale, cilantro, celery, broccoli, blueberries, apple, flaxseed, organic bone broth and vanilla almond milk

  • Bernadette

    Member
    October 11, 2022 at 2:01 am

     yes those can be helpful as well

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