In the context of vaccination chelation with carnosine may be crucial, as it removes organic mercury (thiomersal or thimerosal) from a child. Organic mercury is present in most vaccines as an antimicrobic preservative, although it since the 1930´s has been recognised as a toxic substance affecting the central nervous system. In my opinion every vaccinated child and adult should take carnosine as a precaution in order to remove thiomersal from the body as soon as possible.
Carnosine helps to combat cellular damage by helping the body to get rid of pro-oxidative metals such as copper and zinc. The amino acid also helps rid the body of toxic heavy metals like lead, mercury, and nickel.