The test is a blood test that is sent to a specialized lab. Because 5 different parts of the SOD1 gene need to be looked at, the testing usually takes 2 - 3 months. The cost can be $300 - $500 depending on the lab that is doing the testing.

The vast majority of cases of ALS are sporadic, meaning they have no clear cause. A current favored theory combines genetics with environmental toxicity, meaning that ALS occurs in those with a genetic predisposition to the disease, and that the disease is then triggered by an environmental insult.

In other words, you may be genetically predisposed to the illness, which is then triggered by a combination of environmental factors such as metal or chemical toxins, mycoplasma or viruses, and/or an excess of glutamate. Dr. Jeffrey Rothstein of Johns Hopkins University found that 42 percent of sporadic ALS patients have a defect in the gene that controls the protein EAAT2, a protein which helps to regulate the brain's glutamate levels.

With a disease like ALS, the best defense appears to be offense - In other words, if you suspect ALS or any other neurological disorder, it may be wise to check out some of the measures others have taken, such as Eric Edney, an ALS survivor for over 14 years.

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People with ALS

Useful Tests
The following tests may be extremely useful for people to both tailor your therapeutic supplements program and to chart your progress.
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Detoxification Therapy
There is growing evidence that environmental toxins play a major role in many neurological disorders.
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pH Balance Therapy
A balanced body pH is crucial to any healing program. The cause of disease, according many experts, is over acidification, from diet, stress, toxins, etc.
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Antioxidant Therapy
Most of you have heard of antioxidants and know that they are good for you.  Antioxidants are substances that neutralize free radicals. 
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Herbal Therapy
Herbs that have beneficial properties to support neurological health.
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Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins & minerals that can be useful for people with neurological symptoms.
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Viral & Bacterial Support
Scientists have long surmised that there may be an infectious component to neurological symptoms, & while this has not been proven, it would be prudent to take natural and safe substances that effectively rid the body of viruses, bacteria and mycoplasma. 
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Supportive Supplements
Here is an additional list of supplements that may also be helpful for people with neurological challenges. 
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Cellular Extract Therapy
We now offer animal embryonic cell therapy for cellular renewal.
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ALS Links and Resources
The following organizations may
provide much useful information for people with ALS.
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Causes of ALS
While the actual cause of ALS/MND remains unknown, there are presently several theories being put forward. 
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Early Symptoms of ALS
The onset of ALS/MND is often very subtle – these are the initial symptoms to watch for.
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Genetic Testing for ALS
ALS/MND is hereditary in only 10 percent of families. 

The vast majority of ALS cases are sporadic, meaning that although there is likely a genetic predisposition involved, ALS is not directly inherited in a family. 
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Diagnosing ALS
ALS/MND is one of those diseases that is very difficult to diagnose.  There is no one test that will definitively tell you whether you have ALS. 
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ALS and Dental Amalgams
The use of mercury “silver” amalgams in dental fillings has been an accepted practice in the United States for more than one hundred years. 

Therefore, most people assume that their “silver” fillings are safe and non-toxic. Not so.
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Dietary Regimen for ALS
This part of the ALS/MND protocol requires following a very specific dietary regime. This may be the most challenging aspect for many people with ALS. 
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Medications for ALS
There are various medications that are being prescribed for people with ALS/MND as their symptoms progress.
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Stem Cell Therapy
There is a huge and widespread interest in the ALS/MND community in stem cell therapy, both in how it is helping people with ALS today and how it may benefit people with ALS in the future. 
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