Originally Posted by Kat
Hi Abigail,

Thank you for checking in with me. I really appreciate it. I checked with iherb and found the 50 mg. I think it was Natrol? brand. I have a pill cutter, but was under the impression that ALA came in a capsule? For some reason, supplements that are so good for so many people are awful for me.. I'm on round 9 of the dmsa at 18 mg. I'm a little down, because now I'm gaining weight for no apparent reason; and losing my hair at an increased rate. I exercise daily, eat a supremely healthy diet, and have always been naturally thin. I really need some kind of relief and don't know where to get it. I read in the Cutler book that at one point in detox, everything gets worse and then it very slowly gets better. I guess I need reassurance that I'm doing the right thing; and that it will indeed get better at some point.

Hello Kat, aok
I've gone back on your posts and read several things, one that you don't do well with the NAC, and that you already had your thyroid checked.

So, we need to stay on one item at a time, or else we will not 'know' what truly helps.
I've been on line for over an hour trying to find the lowest possible capsule of ALA, (found 25mg)-- and I will put the address below. You can check it out. For what you're looking for, this seems the best, and just get some empty capsules, and put half in the empty one. Thereby you will have the amount you say you should begin.
I sincerely hope this helps you. It is very difficult to find the low dosage of ALA, as you know (we all are different).
Please try not to think about too many areas at one time, (ie thyroid, NAC, etc). Let's take this one step at a time. YES, the Cutler book does say that it is NOT unusual to go through some fatigue, and a few other things, while getting all the mercury out.

Yes, the ALA comes in Capsules and Tablet form in different Nutritional Websites.

What I'm wondering is that you said, your Dentist did not take the necessary precautions. Do you suspect you should see a different Dentist that specializes in removing amalgam fillings, and make sure all is well? (Just a thought.)

The ALGIN (Sodium Alginate (from brown seaweed), has been a life saver for me along with the DMSA. Russ' website carries this. Although it says 950mg per 2 capsules, the true Sodium is 50mg. each capsules.

You will feel better soon.It took all these years to get the problems behind you, now try, my friend to be patient a little longer and you WILL feel better. Russ' page is the top blue line.<http://www.onlythebestherbs.com>
--The following blue line is the company with hypoallerginic, ALA (25mg), for sensitive people. Such as you said you are. The LOWEST on the web.
<http://www.nutraexpress.com/alpha-lipoic-acid-25-mg-90-capsules-kirkman/>
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