Hi Gdawson,

As far as I know, alpha lipoic acid can feed yeast directly. I don't know if it's all related to mercury causing the yeast flare ups from chelating it. Possible yes, that can happen also, but this is not what I'm sensing....I could be mistaken. I know Andy has mentioned ALA being more problematic with yeast. But hey, it might well be from what you stated.

I know when metal is being moved/removed and I get no such sensation even on such massive doses, which is not really expected if one has any significant mercury (brain or otherwise). It is unpleasant to only get a worse yeast situation at the end of it. For my efforts, that's all I get.

I can try again of course, but I am wary.

My diet is excellent and has been for a long time. Years worth of mainly eating good foods. I've had to. Though I've had to get much more strict in the past 4 years, due to increased problems and worse yeast.

I don't know if not getting a cold/flue is a sign of much. I remember hardly getting either, even in the midst of me being extremely ill. Yet I got more of them as a kid, when I was stronger/healthier and more energetic. Go figure! I've heard similar from those immune compromised/challenged and I'm not sure what the connection is (if any).