urine testing & starting chelation- LAura

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> I don't know when I'll start the ALA. I know the standard is to low-

> dose chelate for about 3 months before starting the ALA. But we are

> going to Europe in mid-June for a couple of months.

I don't know if I

> want to start up while on vacation.

TK--- I would suggest not

I may wait until I get back.

>

> Oh, I seem to recall reading that you should use the DMSA until

your

> urine shows an 80% reduction in mercury. What is the best way to

> urine test for this?

TK--- just wait the three months

Should I do it during my first chelation round

> so I have some sort of baseline?

TK-- it does not provide a baseline unless you are going to do these

frequently which is not necessary and is costly.