detoxVery Low

Cutler Protocol (Heavy Metal Chelation)

A low-dose, frequent chelation approach developed by chemist Andrew Cutler.

Evidence Score

22/100

Developer

Andrew Cutler

Duration

Set by your clinician

Steps

7 phases

Used for

1 condition

Protocol Overview

A low-dose, frequent chelation approach developed by chemist Andrew Cutler. It uses DMSA (a prescription chelating drug) with or without alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) on a timed schedule, with the goal of slow removal of mercury. Chelation can move metals around the body and has real risks, so it happens only under a licensed clinician. This page explains the approach. It is not a home program.

Used For

Confirmed mercury or heavy metal toxicity (managed by a clinician)

Key Resources

Amalgam Illness by Andrew Cutler

Safety Profile

Contraindications & Risks
Do not chelate without a clinician. Pregnancy and breastfeeding, children (only under a pediatric specialist), kidney or liver disease, allergy to DMSA or sulfur drugs, low blood counts
Important Notes

DMSA (succimer) is FDA-approved for lead poisoning in children. The Cutler approach of frequent low doses for mercury has not been tested in clinical trials, and its hair-test rules have not been validated. Never remove amalgam fillings and start chelation on your own; plan both with your dentist and clinician. Gabriel never recommends home chelation.

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EvidenceVery Low
Evidence Score22/100
Categorydetox
DurationSet by your clinician

About Evidence Score

The Evidence Score (0 to 100) rates the strength of evidence from studies in people for the uses listed: higher means stronger, more consistent research. It does not measure safety. It is not medical advice.

For education, not medical advice. Talk with a licensed clinician before you start, and never stop or change a prescribed medication without your prescriber.