ALA/DMSA dosage for 55 pound child

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We're considering doing an ALA/DMSA chelation protocol with our son.

He is six, non-verbal, diagnosed as autistic, main stims are chewing

(books/toys/clothing)and twiddling with bits of paper. We're feeling

a

little discouraged at the moment, especially given his age.....and I

kind of wonder whether chelation will be effective on a child his age.

As far as I can figure out, at 1/8 mg per pound for ALA this would be

about 7 mg for a 55 pound child. Is my math way off?

Also, for the DMSA at 1/4 per pound of body weight, this would be

about

14 mg for a 55 pound child??

Just wondering if I am way off with my calculations.

I've ordered the Puritan's Pride 30 mg capsules of ALA and I will

probably look for the DMSA at Kirkmans.

What's the best way to divide capsules?

Also....can the ALA and DMSA be mixed together or should they be

taken

separately? I am hoping I can mix them into a chilled single-serving

of applesauce.

Thanks for any advice/feedback,

Ann McCarra-Fitzpatrick

Mount Vernon, New York

mccarrafitz@...