Hi

Yes, thats correct I am NOT taking either DMSA or DMPS when I chelate with ALA. The original reason was that when I first started chelating I was living in New Zealand and a reliable quality product was not available.

3 months after my last amalgam was out I started chelating with ALA as per the Cutler Protocol. I initially started on 25mg and worked up over the course of 6 months to 200mg. I currently take two capsules (2x100mg) every 4 hours. I try to continue a chelating round for at least 7 days. It doesn't always work though - sometimes I forget a pill, in which case I immediately stop the round. I noticed early on that it was important to stick to the time frame advised by Cutler (3-4 hrs) otherwise I experienced headaches, nausea etc.

I remember though that during the first sixs weeks of chelation I did experience some emotional disturbances and just felt quite wierd. But otherwise, when I chelate now, I feel great. I notice no side effects whatsoever.

Finally, but I think also important - I alternate every week of chelation with ALA with a week or Algin. It mops up the mercury that has been mobilized but not excreted and helps noticeably through that "in-between-week" . I do not take Algin when actively chelating. Based purely on my own experience I suspect that Algin binds not only heavy metals but also other pharmaceuticals, including ALA. Chelation with ALA was noticeably less effective when Algin was taken at the same time.

Hope this helps.

Stephen <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />