If you are undergoing an MRI with gadolinium (contrast), gadolinium is a heavy metal which gets absorbed in your bloodstream and stored in the tissues of your body. Anytime we store heavy metals in the body we do that at the expense of something we need.

You can use this protocol to minimize the amount of gadolinium you uptake and therefore decrease the likelihood of permanent damage.

The best way to avoid injury from MRI is not to use it. I do not recommend using MRI for screening purposes. If you need it to help with diagnosis, follow this protocol.

You will be taking zinc for five days starting the day before your study and continuing for three days after your study (including the day of your study).

Adequate levels of zinc will prevent gadolinium absorption. I have included two forms of zinc as they are the ones best absorbed. Take BOTH of them. Do not supplement with zinc long term as it will lead to malabsorption of other vital nutrients.

Zinc Bisglycinate 15mg - Take two capsule daily for five days starting the day before your MRI. Take with food. Be sure to take the zinc at least one hour prior to your MRI on the day of your study.

Zinc Picolinate 30 mg - 180 Capsules - Take one capsule daily for five days starting the day before your MRI. Take with food. Be sure to take the zinc at least one hour prior to your MRI on the day of your study.