Chelation of Mercury

Some researchers suspect mercury poisoning as a possible trigger for the development of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Mercury poisoning is believed to occur through environmental factors such as pollution. The role of thiomersal, a mercury based preservative used in some vaccines, is being investigated. Mercury is removed from the body by a process called chelation. Chelation involves administration of a chemical substance that binds to the mercury in the body and is then excreted. Some researchers believe that this can be useful in decreasing behaviours associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Chelation of mercury
http://www.healing-arts.org/children/holmes.htm

Detoxification for heavy metals
http://www.healing-arts.org/children/detoxification.htm

Mercury detoxification consensus group position paper
http://www.autism.com/ari/mercury.pdf

Autism and mercury
http://www.autism-mercury.com

Autism-mercury
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Autism-Mercury

Autism: a unique form of mercury poisoning
http://www.autism.com/ari/mercurylong.html

Is Chelation Therapy quackery or a real cure for autism?
http://www.whats-going-on.net

Awaken Nutrition
http://www.awakennutrition.com

Redwood, Lyn (2000) "Mercury and autism: coincidence or cause and effect?" Autism Asperger’s Digest, July-August, pp 4-7.

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