Hi Abigal, I hope you are doing well. Since I limit my sodium intake and amount of sodium in alginate is to much for me can I open the capsule and pour about 1/3 of the capsule into a glass of water and take it that way? I am scheduled to have that big amalgam filling removed tomorrow. What supplements should I take prior to the removal and afterwards. I read that taking activated charcoal and chlorella prior to the removal is recommended and that afterwards to do the same plus vitamin C. Any comments or suggestions are appreciated. Hopefully I will hear from you before 7 am tomorrow. thank you and God Bless. Eddie