Re: zinc/copper again

[Guest guest]

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> I tried taking more zinc (25 mg), and it made me nauseous and a

little dizzy. Could it be possible that the DMSA removed too much

copper and my zinc/copper ratios are off?

Did you take the zinc on empty stomach? That can make you

nauseous. Try taking with food next time.

> I don't have my copy of AI right now. I am finding online that DMSA

increases copper excretion by 91-fold and zinc excretion by 33-fold.

Is it possible that I have too much zinc and not enough copper?

Extremely unlikely. I suggest you follow Andy's recommendations.

Take lots of zinc and avoid copper.

> What kind of testing could I have done to check this?

I guess you are focused on zinc/copper balance because of the

testing by your chiropractor? Your previous post said you were

experiencing fatigue, which can simply be a redistribution side

effect, so is not necessarily due to the zinc/copper imbalance.

You might want to reduce your dose next time and see if that

reduces the fatigue after the round.

Also possible you need more adrenal support again.

Mercury toxic people are often copper toxic and this is the

likely source of the imbalance. The way to address this is

take lots of zinc, no copper.

You can do red blood cell testing, but it is expensive.

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> Thanks,

> Olif

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[Guest guest]

Copper may actually be the cause of nausea I get in the mornings.

Also if you take too many supplements at once with a high dose of

zinc, you can sometimes get nausea from this.

>

> I tried taking more zinc (25 mg), and it made me nauseous and a

little dizzy. Could it be possible that the DMSA removed too much

copper and my zinc/copper ratios are off?

>

> I don't have my copy of AI right now. I am finding online that DMSA

increases copper excretion by 91-fold and zinc excretion by 33-fold.

Is it possible that I have too much zinc and not enough copper?

>

> What kind of testing could I have done to check this?

>

> Thanks,

> Olif

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

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" I guess you are focused on zinc/copper balance because of the

testing by your chiropractor? "

Yeah, this is the reason.

" Your previous post said you were

experiencing fatigue, which can simply be a redistribution side

effect, so is not necessarily due to the zinc/copper imbalance. "

Yeah, the fatigue came when I ended the round. It seems to be a little better

today. I did have some slight dizziness while on the round, and yesterday

morning after taking the extra zinc. Maybe they aren't related.

" Mercury toxic people are often copper toxic and this is the

likely source of the imbalance. The way to address this is

take lots of zinc, no copper. "

I have been taking 75 mg of zinc for about 5 months now, and am just getting to

chelation. My hair test resembled an " all low " profile. I am wondering if maybe

my copper could have been low to begin with, and all the zinc I have been taking

for 5 months without chelating is driving it lower. Maybe not...My new MD is

familiar with Andy's work, so I will talk to her about this on the 14th. I

showed her my hair analysis, and she told me that I was mercury toxic! I am

lucky to finally have found an excellent MD! We both hired the same dentist to

have our amalgams replaced too. :-)

Thanks!

-Olif

[Guest guest]

:

" I guess you are focused on zinc/copper balance because of the

testing by your chiropractor? "

Yeah, this is the reason.

" Your previous post said you were

experiencing fatigue, which can simply be a redistribution side

effect, so is not necessarily due to the zinc/copper imbalance. "

Yeah, the fatigue came when I ended the round. It seems to be a little better

today. I did have some slight dizziness while on the round, and yesterday

morning after taking the extra zinc. Maybe they aren't related.

" Mercury toxic people are often copper toxic and this is the

likely source of the imbalance. The way to address this is

take lots of zinc, no copper. "

I have been taking 75 mg of zinc for about 5 months now, and am just getting to

chelation. My hair test resembled an " all low " profile. I am wondering if maybe

my copper could have been low to begin with, and all the zinc I have been taking

for 5 months without chelating is driving it lower. Maybe not...My new MD is

familiar with Andy's work, so I will talk to her about this on the 14th. I

showed her my hair analysis, and she told me that I was mercury toxic! I am

lucky to finally have found an excellent MD! We both hired the same dentist to

have our amalgams replaced too. :-)

Thanks!

-Olif

[Guest guest]

:

" I guess you are focused on zinc/copper balance because of the

testing by your chiropractor? "

Yeah, this is the reason.

" Your previous post said you were

experiencing fatigue, which can simply be a redistribution side

effect, so is not necessarily due to the zinc/copper imbalance. "

Yeah, the fatigue came when I ended the round. It seems to be a little better

today. I did have some slight dizziness while on the round, and yesterday

morning after taking the extra zinc. Maybe they aren't related.

" Mercury toxic people are often copper toxic and this is the

likely source of the imbalance. The way to address this is

take lots of zinc, no copper. "

I have been taking 75 mg of zinc for about 5 months now, and am just getting to

chelation. My hair test resembled an " all low " profile. I am wondering if maybe

my copper could have been low to begin with, and all the zinc I have been taking

for 5 months without chelating is driving it lower. Maybe not...My new MD is

familiar with Andy's work, so I will talk to her about this on the 14th. I

showed her my hair analysis, and she told me that I was mercury toxic! I am

lucky to finally have found an excellent MD! We both hired the same dentist to

have our amalgams replaced too. :-)

Thanks!

-Olif