Guest guest Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 I am new to this group and I have read some files and emails, but I am confused on one issue (for now, anyway!). My 5 yr old son (autism/down syndrome) just had a hair analysis from DDI that showed high levels of copper. He has been taking Alpha Lipoic Acid for its antioxidant and mitochondrial benefits. I have also read that it can be used to chelate copper. However, the autism treatment FAQ states that ALA increases copper levels. Can anyone explain this contradiction or point me to some research that shows that ALA increases copper? Would we have to avoid ALA permanently if this is the case? Mike Petricig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 You would not have to avoid ALA permanently. You would need to get the copper down (zinc and molybdenum can help). Then you can use ALA again. Dagmar. [ ] ALA and copper I am new to this group and I have read some files and emails, but I am confused on one issue (for now, anyway!). My 5 yr old son (autism/down syndrome) just had a hair analysis from DDI that showed high levels of copper. He has been taking Alpha Lipoic Acid for its antioxidant and mitochondrial benefits. I have also read that it can be used to chelate copper. However, the autism treatment FAQ states that ALA increases copper levels. Can anyone explain this contradiction or point me to some research that shows that ALA increases copper? Would we have to avoid ALA permanently if this is the case? Mike Petricig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 > I am new to this group and I have read some files and emails, but I am confused on one issue (for now, anyway!). My 5 yr old son (autism/down syndrome) just had a hair analysis from DDI that showed high levels of copper. Giving zinc should help lower the copper level. >>Would we have to avoid ALA permanently if this is the case? No, just get the copper level down again, then continue with ALA. If the copper level is not *extra* high, you can consider continuing the ALA and at the same time giving zinc. Dana > > Mike Petricig > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 > I am new to this group and I have read some files and emails, but I am confused on one issue (for now, anyway!). My 5 yr old son (autism/down syndrome) just had a hair analysis from DDI that showed high levels of copper. He has been taking Alpha Lipoic Acid for its antioxidant and mitochondrial benefits. Which means he has been slamming all available heavy metals into his brain, too. THe chemicals don't only do what the doctor tells them to do - ALA is a chelator, when used wrong it has negative effects. >I have also read that it can be used to chelate copper. Actually not. > However, the autism treatment FAQ states that ALA increases copper levels. The situation youj describe is not one in which I'd expect this to be significant. >Can anyone explain this contradiction or point me to some research that shows that ALA increases copper? Would we have to avoid ALA permanently if this is the case? No, but if your kid has heavy metals you can't use it randomly, it has to be on a proper chelation schedule or not at all. > > Mike Petricig > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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