Re: Which one is safer to take alone, DMSA or ALA?

I agree with Eric, as long as the chelator is used *safely*.

This is all quite complex. DMSA & ALA don't do exactly the same things. If you are trying to get rid of lead, DMSA is the preferred chelator; however if mercury is the problem, you'll need to use ALA to get it out of your brain.

Beware that incorrect use of ALA will often result in an *increase* of mercury in the brain! Cutler explains briefly in this discussion of a double blind study with mice.
http://onibasu.com/archives/am/74605.html


You can learn the basics in this discussion btw Cutler and Dr. Dan Pompa, both of whom had mercury related illnesses.
http://www.healthcentersofthefuture.com/DrCutler/


Cutler's books are at noamalgam.com

Also check out this which is used by members of the yahoo cutler groups.
http://livingnetwork.co.za/chelationnetwork/hairtest/hairtest3/