Re: lipoic acid question

Lipoic acid crosses the blood-brain barrier and cell membranes, so can be useful for detox for this reason. But for this reason it is also very dangerous to use it improperly. While you have a big source of mercury intercellularly in the body, it can transport mercury into the brain and nerves, resulting in neurological effects.
Similar is true for cilantro. You need to reduce mercury body burden, especially intercellular mercury before using lipoic acid(imo). While Amalgam is still in the mouth, this is a source of mercury that is available that can be transported into the brain and nervous system.