Updating the protocol to encourage starting low and slow on Manganese. Came across a quote from Dr. William Walsh today about how he starts his patients on Manganese slowly because of Mn's ability to promote heavy metal detox. He says starting Mn too high/too quick can be uncomfortable if a person is overburdened with toxins. If you ever experience GI upset, irritability, achy joints or achy back (kidneys), you may be going too quickly on the protocol. For example, I increased our iodine dosage by one drop each week until the kids reached 10 drops of 2% Lugol's and I reached 20 drops. Some people may be able to go faster, some may have to go even slower since we are all unique.