Re: How does the body get rid of Antimony?

[Guest guest]

Hi Barry,

I think there are lots of things to know beyond what I'm going

to say, but here are a few things to start with--- see if this

is any help?

I think this FAQ has some (short) info on antimony removal:

/files/Mercury-Autism%20FAQ

You can also look at Dana's metals page for info on sources of

antimony, and she may also have links or info about removal:

http://www.danasview.net/metals.htm

Regarding suspicions about mercury, when hair test shows LOW

levels, please read this:

/files/HOW_TO_hair_test

Urine challenge tests are often done with one or a couple of

doses of DMSA, sometimes large amounts, which is not the

safest way to use DMSA.

good wishes,

Moria

> I sent this post to the Antimonyandarsenic newgroup but had no

> response so I thought that I would try here.

>

> My 3 year autistic son had a recent hair sample come back with high

> levels of antimony but normal levels of other metals. His old

> mattress is the only probable source of antimony. The theory about

> autism and Mercury (Hg) is that the kids are unable to excrete the Hg

> because of sulfur wasting and deficiencies in metallothionein and

> glutathione. While I can find much information on excretion of Hg

> from the body I can find nothing on Antimony. Can anyone tell me the

> mechanism of Sb removal from the body or a reference from the

> literature? Is it the same mechanism as Hg?

>

> My son's Glutathione and Metallothionein levels are within normal

> range and he has no autoimmunity to Myelin basic protein. His Hg

> hair level was within normal range (0.18mcg/g). The literature

> suggests that we should suspect high Hg levels , even if low in the

> hair sample , mainly becasue there is dysregulation of other metals.

> I would like to try a DMSA challenge but my GP is hestitant. Other

> issues related to my son includes: 1. overgrowths

> of bacteria and yeast (by OAT) 2. routine blood work suggested

> hypogammaglobulinemea (puzzling since my son is very health

> otherwise) 3. high nonCeruloplasmin-cooper.

>

> Any information or thoughts and ideas would be great.

>

> Cheers

>

> Barry Hicks

[Guest guest]

to help with the copper take zinc and it will bind with the copper and rid the

body of it

[ ] How does the body get rid of Antimony?

Hi

I sent this post to the Antimonyandarsenic newgroup but had no

response so I thought that I would try here.

My 3 year autistic son had a recent hair sample come back with high

levels of antimony but normal levels of other metals. His old

mattress is the only probable source of antimony. The theory about

autism and Mercury (Hg) is that the kids are unable to excrete the Hg

because of sulfur wasting and deficiencies in metallothionein and

glutathione. While I can find much information on excretion of Hg

from the body I can find nothing on Antimony. Can anyone tell me the

mechanism of Sb removal from the body or a reference from the

literature? Is it the same mechanism as Hg?

My son's Glutathione and Metallothionein levels are within normal

range and he has no autoimmunity to Myelin basic protein. His Hg

hair level was within normal range (0.18mcg/g). The literature

suggests that we should suspect high Hg levels , even if low in the

hair sample , mainly becasue there is dysregulation of other metals.

I would like to try a DMSA challenge but my GP is hestitant. Other

issues related to my son includes: 1. overgrowths

of bacteria and yeast (by OAT) 2. routine blood work suggested

hypogammaglobulinemea (puzzling since my son is very health

otherwise) 3. high nonCeruloplasmin-cooper.

Any information or thoughts and ideas would be great.

Cheers

Barry Hicks

[Guest guest]

Barry,

SAMe (available at HFS) chelates antimonay. Other possible sources include

sleepwear, bedding, stroller, play pen, some solder (water pipes), some

upholstered furniture, etc. It's used as flame retardant. Note that mercury

generally doesn't show up as high on hair analysis of mercury toxic people.

Instead it causes disordered mineral transport. Please see FAQs of this list

for Andy Cutler's counting rules for DDI hair analysis.

S

  From: panolis_flammea <BR>

>

  I sent this post to the Antimonyandarsenic newgroup but had no <BR>

  response so I thought that I would try here. <BR>

<BR>

  My 3 year autistic son had a recent hair sample come back with high <BR>

  levels of antimony but normal levels of other metals. His old <BR>

  mattress is the only probable source of antimony. The theory about <BR>

  autism and Mercury (Hg) is that the kids are unable to excrete the Hg <BR>

  because of sulfur wasting and deficiencies in metallothionein and <BR>

  glutathione.  While I can find much information on excretion of Hg <BR>

  from the body I can find nothing on Antimony. Can anyone tell me the <BR>

  mechanism of Sb removal from the body or a reference from the <BR>

  literature? Is it the same mechanism as Hg? <BR>

<BR>

  My son's Glutathione and Metallothionein levels are within normal <BR>

  range and he has no autoimmunity to Myelin basic protein. His Hg <BR>

  hair level was within normal range (0.18mcg/g). The literature <BR>

  suggests that we should suspect high Hg levels , even if low in the <BR>

  hair sample , mainly becasue there is dysregulation of other metals. <BR>

  I would like to try a DMSA challenge but my GP is hestitant. Other <BR>

  issues related to my son includes: 1. overgrowths <BR>

  of bacteria and yeast (by OAT) 2. routine blood work suggested <BR>

  hypogammaglobulinemea (puzzling since my son is very health <BR>

  otherwise) 3. high nonCeruloplasmin-cooper.<BR>

<BR>

  Any information or thoughts and ideas would be great.<BR>

<BR>

  Cheers<BR>

<BR>

  Barry Hicks <BR>

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