Hey everyone,

A little background: I have heavy metal toxicity, candida, adrenal fatigue, etc. I did a candida cleanse and diet for many years. I had my amalgams removed properly in the summer of 2006. I only did a small amount of heavy metal detox at that time (a couple brief phases of chlorella and algin). My body was so weak and there were so many issues to address, that my doctor recommended first building up my system (working on sleep, adrenals, yeast, etc) before doing an in-depth heavy metal detox - we both agreed that my body couldn't handle the detox at the time. BUT, here I am, a couple years later....my body hasn't gotten stronger, in fact, it's gotten a little worse. We have decided to go ahead with the heavy metal detox, because we've done all we can to strengthen my system without addressing the root cause - metals.

Sooo, I'm looking for some feedback. I am taking "Heavy Detox" which has 65 mg of DMSA in it. I am doing this for 1 month and it's supposed to be my "gentle" start. I am also taking Algin to help get the toxins more safely out of my system. My main question is about the Algin: Does Algin absorb medications and nutrients too? (like activated charcoal does?). Does it need to be taken away from all other supplements? Right now, I am taking it well away from my DMSA, probiotics, thryoid meds, etc....because I'm worried it can absorb them if taken at the same time. But maybe this is not the case. Any info on this would be greatly appreciated!

Also, I know that DMSA tends to chelate all minerals out of your body. What is the best way to replenish these? (take multi-vitamins/minerals daily, or take a break from DMSA and take them then...?).

I'm a few weeks into the detox....it's effecting me, but has mostly been manageable. I had to take a few days break when it became too much, but I'm back on and doing ok so far. I'm also planning on adding in Vitamin C. I'm not sure what the next step is after I do this one month initial detox. I will probably be put on a higher dose of DMSA...

Thanks everyone!
~Tia