Thanks so much for the info. I know you do lots of pubmed research from your posts. I am working with a DAN dr but he is not into chelations. Only with gluthatione but I am going to ask for the lab tests next time we see him

Google AC protocol and there should be lots of links on it or get the above mentioned above. The protocol is about dosing very small amount of chelator based on half life for 3 days (including at night). Also need to replace essential minerals and antioxidants while doing this. The overall objective is to chelate inorganic Mercury from the brain and the only way to do that is using antioxidant ALA.

We have done all the tests possible for Hg but there is no way to test how much Mercury is in the brain. An indirect test that I believe is accurate is the porphyrins test. It can be done by a lab in France or Great Plains lab. Second most reliable is hair test per AC rules which looks for abnormal metal and minerals distribution - that is trickier. Since there is no single definitive test and different test will tell you different things, I think it makes sense to do all of them (hair, urine and hair test).

Also if isn't about the Mercury burden as much (which will be low if no acute exposure) but rather where is Mercury distributed and if it is causing issues. Even a trace amount in the wrong place is bad given it is highly toxic and makes other neurotoxicant such as lead even more damaging/toxic.

@A MyAutismTeam Member What is the AC protocol, ALA? Did you have mercury levels check? What is a good lab test?

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The one death was due to wrong EDTA drug being administered via IV. Definitely avoid both EDTA and IV.

The major downside of chelation is really increase in yeasty behaviors and some kids do have sensitivity to sulphur in chelators. Would stick to AC protocol which is very low dose and don't even need to use chelators; just use antioxidant ALA.

Get the book "fight autism and win" if interested in a much safer version of chelation (AC protocol). One can simply use antioxidant such as alpha lipoid acid rather than prescription drugs (DMSA or DMPS and definitely stay away from EDTA).