Chapter 31

dementia A category of brain disorders that cause loss of memory and ability to think. It can make it impossible for you to live independently.

deranged mineral transport Deranged mineral transport is a term Dr. Cutler defined to describe the way mercury interferes with how the body uses minerals.

dimercaptopropane sulfonate sodium (DMPS) DMPS is a secondary chelator. It removes mercury from your blood stream, but not your cells. It also chelates antimony and arsenic. It should only be taken orally on the schedule described in this book.

dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) DMSA is a secondary chelator. It removes mercury from your blood stream, but not your cells. It can also chelate lead, cadmium, antimony and arsenic. It must be taken on the schedule described in this book.

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)DMSO is a supplement which may cause problems for people who are thiol intolerant.

dysbiosis When the healthy bacteria in your gut get displaced by less healthy ones.

dyslexia An impaired ability to comprehend written and printed words or phrases despite intact vision.