OT :Re: Detox w/diet only? Or add chelation?

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Hi Jeni Lynn,

Please see responses below ***, keep in mind my opinion is no more

valid because I have letters after my name than someone else who has

studied and understood the pharmacokinetics of chelating agents and

the necessary adjuncts to chelation therapy:

> Is SCD alone able to pull metals that have crossed the blood/brain

barrier?

***From what I have read, no, but SCD has many adjunct benefits to

chelation therapy.

If not, what does?

***To my knowledge, the only thing that will chelate metals from the

brain is ALA. Some feel cilantro does as well, but the mechanism by

which it does so is not understood, therefore safe dosaging is not

possible.

And in your opinion, what are the safest options?

***ALA every 3 hours 3 days ON 4 days or 11 days OFF. Dosage is

based on weight and symptoms. Please look for more detailed

information on this at yahoogroups Autism-Mercury list. It has over

6000 members and they can give more practical information regarding

chelating your child. It is a great group, which can offer you a lot

of support.

One listmate mentioned that she uses a transdermal form of ALA to

avoid the gut.

***According to Andy Cutler, oral dosing is the best route because of

absorption issues. Elle is 17months and Autism-Mercury list members

can give you practical suggestions on dosing a young child IF you

decide to go that route.

Do you feel this is a good option, or would it fall in the very

dangerous category?

***Whether it is safe or not would depend on dosing schedule.

According to Cutler ALA must be given every 3 hours (you can do every

4 hours at night) round the clock, to be safe.(3 days on, 4 or 11

days off) The med must be given every half life of the med so that a

somewhat steady amount is in the bloodstream so the ALA is not just

redistributing the mercury.

> We do work with a very good DAN, Dr. Megson, while we are chelating

with dmsa. I am hoping that we are nearing the end of it though.

But if we are propositioned with the idea of pulling metals that have

crossed the blood/brain barrier, I would like to be in a position

where I could intelligently discuss the matter.

***The books I mentioned by Cutler in the previous post as well as

joining the Autism-Mercury list, reading the files and Andy Index,

and asking questions there should allow you to discuss the subject

with Elle's doc intelligently. What kind of dosing schedule were you

using with DMSA? If I remember right it should be given every 4

hours round the clock, 3 days on 4 or 11 days off. It can be used in

conjunction with ALA, in fact there may be fewer symptoms if DMSA or

DMPS are used with ALA.

Just my opinion,

Gladioli