Mercury Detoxification Protocol

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Mercury Detoxification Protocol

 

 

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Mercury Detoxification Protocol

 

1. Diet.

 

Avoid all sugar and milk, limit all processed foods and most grains, especially

wheat. Read the Optimal Wellness Handout every day for two weeks and follow it.

Read the detailed version at least twice.

 

It will be important to have a high protein diet as the sulfur bearing amino

acids in the protein will greatly facilitate detoxification. Do NOT attempt to

fast during DMPS mercury detoxification. If you are a vegetarian you will be at

HIGH risk for complications from DMPS unless you have a large amount of protein.

 

Whey protein can be used as a supplement as it is high in glutathione and

branched chain amino acids. Two large tablespoons are used per drink and that

can be taken once a day and twice a day for the week prior to DMPS chelation.

 

Autistic children can't use this product as it contains casein. They can use

pure branched chain amino acids. You can start with one capsule twice daily and

mix with food. Work up to two capsules twice a day for the week prior to DMPS

chelation.

 

2. Beneficial Bacteria

 

Take one quarter to one half teaspoon once a day of a high potency high quality

strain. It is vital to have an optimized bowel flora for detoxification.

 

3. Maintain two to three bowel movements per day

 

If you are not having this many bowel movements make certain that your thyroid

status has been checked. It is very common for mercury to affect the thyroid. If

your thyroid function is fine then you should add some magnesium.

 

If you are on long-term magnesium it is important to take some calcium with it

or after awhile you will develop an imbalance in your calcium magnesium ratio

which could result in severe cramping.

 

Freshly ground flax seed several teaspoons per day will facilitate intestinal

movement and also contribute some healthy essential fatty acids.

 

 

4. Unload the connective tissue with Chlorella or ProChitosan.

 

Chlorella and ProChitosan are an important part of the detoxification program,

as approximately 90% of the mercury in our bodies is eliminated through the

stool. Chlorella is an algae and, unlike Protchitosan, has protein high levels

of chlorophyll and other nutrients which can be used for nourishment.

 

The chlorella powder is the most cost effective approach but some people will

prefer the tablets or capsules for convenience. A simple way to dissolve the

powder is to place it in a container with a lid partially filled with water.

Then tighten the lid and shake to dissolve and drink the solution.

 

Caution: About 30% of people can't tolerate chlorella. This may be due to

optimized function of the enzyme cellulase. If you are unable to tolerate this

it would be wise to consider adding an enzyme with cellulase in it to help

digest the chlorella.

 

 

Dose: One can start out with a one quarter of a teaspoon of the powder (one 500

mg tablet) once a day initially to confirm that there is no hypersensitivity

present. Work up slowly over one to two weeks to a dose of one teaspoon (ten

tablets or capsules) per day. Once you tolerate this dose you are able to use it

to bind the mercury. Use this dose starting two days prior to your chelation and

for one day afterwards. The chlorella will thoroughly coat your intestine and

bind like a sponge to any mercury that the DMPS liberates into the gut.

 

The above dose is based on a 150 pound adult. If you are using the program for

children reduce the dose proportionately. (So a 30 pound child would have have

30/150 or 1/5 (20%) of the dose).

 

 

Caution: If at any time one develops nausea or starts " burping up " the chlorella

taste then the chlorella should be stopped immediately as a food sensitivity is

developing which will only worsen if you continue taking it. If this happens you

should switch to ProChitosan This binds similarly to mercury. Its dose is

dependent on your bowel movements.

 

If you have one bowel movement a day or less you should start two days prior to

the DMPS . If you have two or more bowel movement you can start 24 hours prior

to the DMPS. Stay on it for 24 hours after the DMPS. So you will be on it either

two or three days. The dose is two capsules three times a day. Be sure to drink

it with plenty of water and increase magnesium if constipation develops.

 

Porphrazyme from Biotics Research is another alternative to chlorella that many

clinicians have had success with in mercury detoxification.

 

 

5. Start Garlic or MSM. It would be wise to start on garlic regularly to enhance

sulfur stores. Use the food, rather than the supplement garlic. Try to get in

three cloves per day, but decrease the dose if your odor becomes socially

offensive.

 

Again, as indicated in the chlorella section above, children will have

proportionately lower doses.

 

MSM is a form of sulfur which will help your body to remove the mercury. The

initial dose is one capsule twice a day. Increase by one capsule a day until you

are at three capsules twice a day. If you have root canals and are chronically

sick you may want to increase to five capsules three times a day.

 

 

6. Start Cilantro Cilantro will help mobilize mercury out of the tissue so the

DMPS can attach to it and allow it to be excreted from the body. The best form

of cilantro is a tincture available from Dragon River (505-583-2348).

 

The dose is one dropper applied on the wrists and rubbed in twice a day for the

two weeks preceding the DMPS IV. It is used the morning prior to the DMPS

chlelation but can be stopped for the following two weeks. The tincture is also

particularly useful for any joint pain and could be rubbed on the joint that is

hurting as an alternative.

 

You can also augment the tincture with using the herb. It is not as potent, but

certainly will add to the program. However, like chlorella, many people are

sensitive to oral cilantro. So, if you develop any nausea or discomfort after

eating cilantro do not use it orally.

 

 

7. Mineral Replacement.

 

It is important to have a generally healthy mineral base. The body works better

with toxic metals than no metals at all. Enzymes have certain binding sites that

require a metal for them to perform their function as a catalyst. When you are

deficient in magnesium, sodium, zinc and other minerals, the body does not let

go of the toxic metals very easily.

 

Selenium and zinc are particularly important trace mineral in mercury

detoxification and should be used for most people.

 

Generally the citrate form of minerals works quite nicely unless one has an low

blood phosphorous level. It is important to not take copper or iron though

unless a clinician has examined a hair analysis and or blood work and

recommended these minerals. Thorne Research has Citramins II which is citrated

minerals without copper or iron.

 

 

Hydrochloric Acid: If you do not have a sufficient amount of hydrochloric acid

secreted by your stomach then it will be very difficult to ionize mineral

supplements to absorb them properly. There is a hydrochloric acid reflex present

on the lowest rib approximately one inch lateral to the midline. If this area on

the rib is tender to palpation there is a strong likelihood the person is

deficient in hydrochloric acid and would benefit from supplementation.

 

This is especially common in individuals over 50 years old, and also in

individuals with food allergies. One to six capsules or more of Betaine

hydrochloride is generally taken with the first bite of every meal for proper

digestive support. The Betaine can be discontinued once the reflex point in

non-tender to deep palpation.

 

Monitoring Your Mineral Dosing

 

It will be very important to monitor your mineral levels during the

detoxification program. This should be done initially and at least every 6-12

weeks. I only recommend two labs to do this work. Trace Elements and Analytical

Research as they are the only two labs that do not wash the hair samples prior

to analysis.

 

 

8. Digestion and Gall Bladder Support

 

Liver and gallbladder congestion are major issues in states of toxicity. To

insure that your gallbladder bile flow is functional add magnesium taurate or

taurine, butyric acid (Butryex 559-433-3110)

 

The dose of the Butyrex initially is 1/8-1/4 of capsule. Gradually increase the

dose to 5 capsules 3 times daily. The Butyrex has a offensive odor which is

lessened by keeping it in the freezer. Additionally inserting the powder in

applesauce, raw honey or elderberry cough syrup may improve compliance.

 

Digestive enzymes (containing lipase) and CCK (stimulates contraction of the

gall bladder. These can be used one hour after meals containing fat.

 

Your ability to clear toxins will be impaired if you do not have proper fats to

support digestive function. Your diet should contain adequate fat from

unprocessed pure oils. Omega Nutrition, Flora or Arrowhead Mills

 

 

a.. sunflower

b.. safflower

c.. sesame

OR fats naturally found in foods:

 

 

a.. seeds

b.. nuts

c.. avocado

d.. free range organic poultry, eggs, or meats

 

9. Antioxidants:

 

Vitamin C and E. It would be wise to take Unique vitamin E one capsule per day

and about 250-500 mg of vitamin C with each meal. If you are exercising

aggressively you can take 1000 mg of C 15-30 minutes prior to exercising. It is

also wise to consider adding 2-4,000 mg of Vitamin C powder to a half gallon of

water and drinking that throughout the day.

 

It will be VERY important to take 2000 units (typically five of the 400 unit

capsules) of vitamin E the day of and the day after the DMPS injection as this

will decrease the side effects of the detoxification reaction considerably. You

can also take 1-2 grams of vitamin C immediately prior to the DMPS injection.

 

 

10. Start Monthly DMPS Injections, Suppositories or Transdermal

 

You should not have DMPS if you still have amalgam fillings. If they have been

removed the injections can be started on a monthly basis. Collection of the

urine is then down to analyze how much mercury is being excreted. One must

urinate completely prior to the injection.

 

I perform the analysis at 90 minutes as that is most convenient, but others do

four or 24 hour collections. The DMPS injections are generally given about six

times or until the level drops into single digits or you are feeling better.

 

For pediatric patients

 

You can click here to find out why I don't recommend DMSA mercury chelation.

Since an IV is such a traumatic event for most children it is probably wise to

use a rectal suppository version of DMPS which is available from most

compounding pharmacists. Another alternative is to apply the dose transdermally

with DMSO. This is very similar to the way that the hormone secretin is being

used for many autistic patients.

 

The dose is 5 mg of DMPS per kg of body weight and is generally given once a

month. The urine collection for pediatric patients incorporates a bag to collect

the urine for mecury analysis.

 

 

CAUTION: It is very important to NEVER receive DMPS injections when you still

have mercury fillings in your mouth. DMPS is capable of removing the mercury

from the fillings and causing severe complications.

 

11. DMPS Alternative

 

Some people do not tolerate DMPS well. This is especially true for those who

have damage in the central nervous system, such as those with MS or ALS or

children with fragile brain architecture. If this is the case there are several

options. PCA (peptid clathrating agent) spray can be used. The dose is 4 sprays

under the tongue every day or every other day. One may use a dipeptide amino

acid or mixed mineral succinates such as Champion Nutrition Muscle Nitro.

 

 

 

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