alpha-lipoic acid without DMSA concerns, help please

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Hi all

I found the following statements in Mercola website and wonder what is your

experience and expert advice about the subject of alpha-lipoic acid use without

DMSA. I have started my son in alpha-lipoic acid without DMSA since many people

advice that is fine, but reading the comments below makes me wonder.

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Another concern is that alpha-lipoic acid reduces the removal of methyl-mercury

by glutathione, which is a reason why it should be given with DMSA. There is

also evidence that alpha-lipoic acid reduces copper excretion33. Since DMSA

increases copper excretion34 (it has been used to treat the copper intoxication

of 's disease35), this should not be a problem if alpha-lipoic acid is

used with DMSA.

A serious concern with alpha-lipoic acid is that it can facilitate the movement

of mercury out of and into the cells. It can be very useful in mobilizing

mercury from within the cells and making it available for DMSA to chelate.

Without the DMSA to " grab " the mercury from lipoic acid, it may readily enter

other tissues.

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