Alicia,

You're right...there's not a lot of information on Metal Flush, at least that I can find. I've included brief descriptions below on the ingredients you listed for this product:

Allium (Garlic) possesses antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiprotozoal activity, and provides beneficial effects on the immune system. One of the active components in garlic is allicin, the substance responsible for garlic?s pungent odor. Allicin has been shown to exhibit antiviral activity; antibacterial activity against a wide range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria; antiparasitic activity against various major human intestinal protozoan parasites; and antifungal activity, particularly against Candida albicans.

Smilax (Sarsaparilla) is recognized by the German Commission E for the treatment of rheumatic complaints and kidney ailments. Sarsaparilla contains steroidal saponins that are responsible for its strong diuretic effect in high doses. Sarsaparilla also appears to help bind cholesterol and bacterial toxins, supporting the herb?s historical use as a liver aid, blood purifier and tonic.

Glycyrrhiza (Licorice) exhibits a regulatory action on the adrenal glands and appears to have an effect on every system of the body. Licorice contains the active component glycyrrhizin, which can bind to glucocorticoid receptors, thus enhancing the activity of cortisol?a steroid hormone involved in glucose control, carbohydrate/fat/protein metabolism, inflammatory regulation, and the stress response. Glycyrrhizin also suppresses 5-beta-reductase, the main enzyme responsible for inactivating both cortisol and aldosterone?a steroid hormone that regulates the body's electrolyte balance. Licorice may be most beneficial in circumstances involving prolonged stress, where the ability of the adrenal glands to respond by releasing cortisol has been diminished. Furthermore, licorice may also be helpful for adrenal corticoid abnormalities such as adrenal insufficiency, adrenal enzyme deficiency, adrenalectomy (removal of both adrenal glands) and Addison?s disease?failure of the adrenal cortex to produce aldosterone and cortisol.

Rheum (Rhubarb) is primarily used for constipation, diarrhea, dysentery, inflammatory skin conditions and jaundice, due to its ability to purify the blood, stimulate peristaltic action and the release of bile, enhance urine flow, and act as a mild laxative. More recent studies have also shown that rhubarb may help upper digestive tract bleeding.

Another website also listed some additional ingredients in this product, so I've included info about them also:

Chaenomeles, a commonly used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is especially effective on rheumatism. Chaenomeles promotes circulation and exhibits anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects. Chaenomeles is particularly helpful for severe, cramping pain and weakness in the lower back and lower extremities. Chaenomeles also relieves cramping of the calves, leg edema, and arthritic and rheumatic conditions, especially of the legs. In addition, chaenomeles reduces food stagnation and helps indigestion.

Glechoma longituba (also known as "Linking Gold Money Herb" or Lian Qian Cao), is commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to promote urination, support liver and gallbladder function, and reduce conditions involving toxicity and swelling, including jaundice, abscess, snakebites and traumatic injuries.


In case you're wondering where I got the above information, it's taken from a 600-page reference manual I wrote called the HART Master Reference. It provides scientific information (from peer-reviewed medical journals, studies, materia medicas, etc.) on various herbal medicines and nutritional supplements.


In my opinion, Metal Flush seems quite expensive for what you're getting. To me, this product seems like a basic liver cleansing/detox support supplement. Plus, since most of the ingredients act upon the liver and gallbladder, you may experience some unpleasant "cleansing" effects: nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea/constipation, joint aches/pain, rashes/outbreaks on the skin, etc. While these effects are for the ultimate good of your body, they can be difficult to deal with if you "cleanse" too much or too quickly. Many people I've talked with "detoxed" too quickly and had to slow their programs way down and takes things slower.

If you want to try the Metal Flush, I would definitely recommend taking something to absorb the toxins (including mercury which may be "stirred up" as a result of enhancing the liver's detoxification functions). In my experience, Algin is the best supplement I've found for mercury detox. Algin will bind to the mercury and eliminate it from the body via the colon. Without Algin, any mercury that does not get eliminated from the colon will be reabsorbed into the systemic circulation and redeposited in the body tissues.

Also, you provided quite a list of supplements that you're taking or will be taking. Many of these supplements are very good and I highly recommend them for mercury detox: vitamin E with selenium and vitamin C especially. However, I would be very careful about some of the other supplements, particularly B-Complex with extra B12, since B12 methylates mercury making it much more toxic.

Lastly, you listed a few supplements you're taking to help deal with symptoms that can be directly related to mercury toxicity: problems with candida yeast, poor sleep and adrenal dysfunction. All of these problems may very well clear up on their own with the need for supplementation.

For example, my business partner's chronic candida problems (rashes under both arms) literally disappeared as soon as he got all his amalgams removed and have never returned.

Here's some information on Olive Leaf Extract - which is particularly effective against Candida albicans and chronic yeast infections; Adrenal Support - which is an excellent formula for improving and/or restoring healthy adrenal gland function; and Melatonin and 5-HTP - which I use together on occasion, if I need help with getting deep, restful sleep. Actually, before I had my amalgams removed, I seldom had a good night's sleep...I would toss and turn throughout the night, waking up repeatedly, but taking Melatonin and 5-HTP made a huge difference.

I hope this information will be helpful to you. Keep us all posted on how you're doing and what you find out in your research.