hi bfree : I sure that cutlers protocol may help many people , but the problem that I have run into is that my system is very sensitive to most of the chelators out there , I can only use them for a short while and then crash , others can use them for longer periods without any bad effects they are the ones that will have a better chance of healing much quicker , what I have found out so far is that dmsa and ala are very tough on the adrenals gland , digestive system ,kidneys, and liver , so for now I am looking for alternatives to remove the mercury that are not too hard on the system