what causes the als sickness
Some of the most common causes of ALS may include: 1  Heavy metal toxicity. 2  Head and neck trauma. 3  Genetic predisposition.  Low levels of magnesium and 1  calcium. Anti-oxidant deficiency including SOD and glutathione.  Depletion of essential fatty 1  acids. Low levels of vitamin E and vitamin  B12. Exposure to toxins including pesticides.
Causes. In ALS, the nerve cells that control the movement of your muscles gradually die, so your muscles progressively weaken and begin to waste away. ALS is inherited in 5 to 10 percent of cases. The other cases appear to occur randomly. Researchers are studying several possible causes of ALS, including: 1  Gene mutation.