When you have your bood pressure checked, do they check it in both arms? If the difference is not very small, it might hint at localized circulatory problems. When you sit for a long time, do your legs tend to swell?

"No I do not plan on using ALA at least for the time being. There are studies that show it redistributes mercury into parts of the body that had no mercury to begin with. "

The tendency of ALA to redistribute mercury occurs mostly when it is used improperly, ie. one large dose a day, and when it is used without DMSA or DMPS simultaneously.

I am starting to think that one of the most crucial things that determine whether chelation works successfully or not is how well the body can produce glutathione. Many supplements seem to help boost glutathione. These include vitamin D, vitamin c, vitamin E, garlic, and ALA.

I have tried many things, but not DMPS. Cilantro looks interesting. I tried eating large amounts of cilantro during some ALA/DMSA rounds. I would not advise eating plenty of cilantro while not in the middle of rounds with plenty of DMSA or DMPS as mercury could redistribute. I think taking NAC during rounds might also help them be more effective. I wish I could boost my DMSA dosage which is now 100 mg per dose, however since DMSA gave me diarrhea once when I boosted the dosage, I am cautious about raising the dose.

I am looking for new ideas, however I am not yet ready to try DMPS.