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Does Heavy Metal Detoxification Help In Treating Meth Symptoms?

hi, my granddaughter who is now 16 was born with meth in her system, she did not have withdraws but has learning and other problems . I read an article by a Doctor who said just by using a heavy metal cleanse sometimes helps many symptoms from the meth, do you agree?
posted on Mon, 6 Mar 2017
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Hello,

Methamphetamine is a drug of abuse that can induce oxidative stress and neurotoxicity to dopaminergic neurons. We have previously reported that oxidative stress promotes the liberation of intracellular Zn2+ from metal-binding proteins, which, in turn, can initiate neuronal injurious signaling processes.

Studies have shown that this metal detoxification may be useful. But please consult your treating doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Does Heavy Metal Detoxification Help In Treating Meth Symptoms?

Hello, Methamphetamine is a drug of abuse that can induce oxidative stress and neurotoxicity to dopaminergic neurons. We have previously reported that oxidative stress promotes the liberation of intracellular Zn2+ from metal-binding proteins, which, in turn, can initiate neuronal injurious signaling processes. Studies have shown that this metal detoxification may be useful. But please consult your treating doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist