4 tricky questions

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Message for andy,

I;ve been chelating for a year and a half now using DMSA and ALA. My

symtoms are much improved since i started.

I have a few questions that have been on my mind for a while now:

1. I can still only tolerate 18.75mg DMSA (after 18 months chelation)

and 8mg ALA (after 10 months). This seems like a very low dose still

and is pretty inconvenient since i have to keep splitting the 25mg

capsules and cut them up. I ahve tried 25mg DMSA and 12.5mg ALA and

this has been ok for up to 5 rounds but then my symptoms deteriorate

and i have to come down again. Is this common? Or am i to assume i am

just a sensetive individual.

2. Also i have stopped using ALA for a few rounds since my gut was

getting out of shape again and my arthritis and muscle spasm symptons

were coming back. I think this is because ALA excreates through the

liver and into the gut where as DMSA excreates through the kidneys. Is

this a good idea or am i just delaying things by stopping ALA?

3. ALA crosses the BBB and DMSA does not, but does DMSA get into any

cells at all or is it just the brain? I am curious as to whether DMSA

will remove Hg from other organs such as the lungs, muscles or

adrenals or whether it is only ALA that will do this. My experience

shows me that DMSA removes Hg from my gut and will help with disbiosis.

4. I train very hard for rock climbing, and this is a very important

part of my life. I know that excersise puts stress on the adrenals and

depleates Glutathione. Would it be a good idea to suppplement with v

small doses of Glutathione? and if so what sort of starting dose would

you recommend considering i am v sensetive to DMSA and ALA.

My hair tests are number 101 if this is of any help.

Many thanks

Charlie