Hi Dental Holocaust,

I was doing some reading and came across a little information on how to control high ammonia levels in the body. I was reading Pat Sullivan's website, blog and book. I'm sorry at this time I can't remember which is the place where I saw the references to the high ammonia levels -- whether it was his book or website!

At any rate, he is the founder of the Jigsaw Health Foundation and he has had experience with heavy metal toxicity from amalgams as well as a host of other health issues. From research that he did he found that including Alpha Keto Glutarate or Alpha Ketoglutarate in supplement form aided in reducing high levels of ammonia in the body.

I haven't read anything else on this and therefore don't know how this substance works in the body. But I thought I'd mention it in case you hadn't heard of it and wanted to do some searching

SomedaySoon (Sharon)

Hi Sharon,

Thanks for the info on the ammonia-lowering products. I've read quite a lot of Pat Sullivan's book on his website, but must have missed his comments on this area.
One of the reasons why some people experience a "healing crisis" is due to the disturbing interaction of mercury and ammonia. They are explosive lab chemicals when they meet, which can cause severe side effects. High systemic ammonium is associated with chronic constipation. And the constipation is usually caused by amalgams. The oldest medical system in the world, Traditional Chinese Medicine, have a common sense edict about resolving constipation prior to the treatment of any disease. If it's not addressed, it can account for lack of progress in any case of toxicity. Unfortunately, all of the above points have been missed with me so far, which is probably why i have been so unresponsive. There is another ammonia-lowering product called Cytoflor formulated by the NDF inventor. I'll certainly let you know how i get on.

I wish you the best and I'd be very interested to hear how you do!

I just had a very quick look at the index of Pat's book and didn't see a reference to the ammonia issue in there. It might have been his Blog or his website. Sorry!

I know that he has formulated an amino acid supplement and has included alpha ketoglutarate in that product as it not only helps the body rid itself of excess ammonia, but it also helps the body assimilate and utilize amino acids.

SomedaySoon (Sharon)