In addition to depleting unwanted toxins, detoxification can also deplete important metals and minerals. Thorne's Heavy Metal Support helps maintain the normal balance of metals and minerals in the body and can be used as an adjunct to other Thorne detox support products,* such as Pectinate and Basic Detox Nutrients. The selenium and alpha-lipoic acid in Heavy Metal Support increase levels of the important detoxification antioxidant glutathione.* Heavy Metal Support can replenish the magnesium typically lost during detoxification.* It also helps maintain manganese, copper, and molybdenum at healthy levels.* The zinc in Heavy Metal Support increases the production of metallothionein, which helps protect the kidneys.* Uva ursi and marshmallow root are kidney-protective botanicals.*