Chris Shade

Dr. Christopher Shade, PhD, is an environmental chemist, inventor, and internationally recognized authority on detoxification science, nutrient delivery, and systems biology. As the founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific, he has spent more than two decades advancing the science of bioavailability, environmental toxicology, and human detoxification through groundbreaking research and innovative delivery technologies.

Dr. Shade has developed dozens of patents spanning diagnostics and advanced nutrient delivery systems, including the first clinical mercury speciation test and pioneering nano-liposomal technologies used by practitioners around the world. His work has helped transform the understanding and clinical application of detoxification, mitochondrial health, inflammation, and longevity.

Known for making complex science accessible and clinically relevant, Dr. Shade delivers engaging presentations on detoxification, environmental toxicology, immune function, metabolic health, and precision nutrition. He equips healthcare practitioners with evidence-informed strategies they can apply to improve patient care and long-term health outcomes.