Q & A archive—Arsenic

Question: A series of tests revealed that I have arsenic in my body and the Dr. has suggested chelation as the treatment. I am leery of that, and wish to know what you would recommend. I continually gain weight and also have hypothyroidism, but at this point am more concerned about arsenic?

Answer: Arsenic toxicity generally accumulates over a long period of time. You should first try to investigate the source of the arsenic and get rid of it. Treatment with large doses of vitamin C is helpful in getting rid of any kind of toxicity, including the heavy metals. Generally 1000 mg. about every two hours during the day is used. Chelation is an accepted method of ridding the body of heavy metals like mercury and lead when properly administered and monitored. It can be used both intravenously and orally. I don’t know of its use for arsenic but don’t know why it wouldn’t be of benefit.

Your hypothyroid condition may be your biggest problem. The thyroid is what I call the key gland of the body and when it isn’t functioning adequately you can get about every symptom in the book. There is considerable information on my website about thyroid in the Q&A archives. If this problem exists, I would use dietary correction and natural Armour’s thyroid—not synthetic thyroid.

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