Hi pgm, I'm pretty sure that Andy Cutler spoke about this, but he does not think it's significant enough that it's a big issue. I realise it's an antioxidant, and is excellent for the liver, but there is something else in ALA that apparently can most definitely flare yeast up if it's taken in the frequent dose manner. Not just that side of it, but the fact of moving metals around and the strain of that in itself.

I used to be on the frequent dose forum with plenty of people there discussing their yeast issues flaring when chelating and having to treat it more strictly during that time and that was the same for myself also. DMSA is another issue with that. DMPS apparently not nearly as much.

I remember chelating and any cheats during or just after that time would be much worse than otherwise. I think a person is more vulnerable during detox too.

I'm glad that the amalgam removal proved the key to improving your immunity! :-) Some people take years of detox after amalgam removal to come to that realisation. It would be great if removal alone was enough!