Ridding or detoxifying the body of mercury is usually called mercury chelating, meaning to bind the mercury with another substance that will more readily leave the body. The usual length of time for the chelating process is three to six months. At first, chelating mercury may make your fibromyalgia symptoms worse as the mercury is drawn out.

In the case of dental amalgam removal, there is controversy even among “experts” who believe the fillings should be replaced. Some believe that you should not start mercury chelation if there are any silver amalgam fillings present because the chelator will remove mercury from the fillings and deposit it in the body, making you more toxic. Others experts believe that mercury chelation and detoxification should begin a minimum of two weeks before amalgam filling removal and continue for at least three months after the last filling is replaced.

Reportedly, mercury toxic individuals often suffer from food allergies to the gluten in grains and casein in dairy. These foods should be avoided both before and during the mercury chelation process.

Foods and supplements that are high in selenium and sulfur, which is found in onions, garlic, beans, and eggs, are helpful for mercury detoxification.  However, because of their inability to process sulfur, these foods should be avoided by individuals with Chrohn’s Disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Sulfur should not used except under supervision of a medical professional.

Experts agree that is vital  you are experiencing a minimum of three bowel movements per day or your body will reabsorb the mercury in your colon.  Fiber, in conjunction with water, helps to carry waste products out of the body. Soluble fiber is the more effective form.

People in the U.S. consume an average of 12 grams of fiber a day, which is half of the recommended goal of 25-30 grams. You must also drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water per day.

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