"I also am curious what will happen when I add ALA."

It is hard to say how you will react to ALA, which is why when you add it you should start at a low dosage, perhaps just 12 and half mg. Sometimes people get a sense of euphoria while taking ALA, while others have greatly increased symptoms while taking it. ALA doesn't just chelate metals, it is also has many other functions in the body. The side effects of ALA are much less when it is taken together with DMSA. This round I am using 75 mg ALA+50 mg DMSA. Next round I plan to use 100 mg ALA + 50 mg DMSA.