Posted by Larry Hoover on June 2, 2003, at 15:25:40
In reply to Re: Larry, Zinc/Selenium/Vitamin C questions » Larry Hoover, posted by johnj on June 2, 2003, at 13:26:19
> Hi Larry,
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> <enzyme modified (anything), anything fermented, anything protein fortified, anything ultra pasteurized, autolyzed yeast, barley malt, broth, bouillon, calcium caseinate, carrageen, flavoring, natural flavoring, gelatin, hydrolyzed oat/wheat/barley flour, hydrolyzed vegetable, hydrolyzed (anything) protein, malt extract, maltodextrin, natural flavors, pectin, plant protein extract, potassium glutamate, sodium caseinate, soy protein, soy sauce, stock, textured protein, whey protein, yeast extract, yeast food. >
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> Larry, maybe I should ask what can I eat? LOL
> Just kidding. But one thing caught my eye. I have always felt unwell when I eat soy and whey protein. I thought it was in my head?Glutamate sensitivity is quite commonplace.
Cook from scratch, read labels. That's about all you can do.
One of my favourites in the ingredient list is "modified milk ingredients". Now, WTF is that?
> Is there a test to see if one is allergic per se like with gluten?
The only one I know is a challenge test. Get some MSG, and eat it. I don't know the dose, though. I'd have to look it up.
It's not an allergy, per se. It's your body's signalling system being hijacked by a dose of a signalling compound not normally found in that concentration in any food.
> I went on to the website of the Pfeiffer Institute and found one thing very interesting. The mention of choline and inoistol as potentially harful for two types of depression and if you are of the Pyroluri subtype omega 3's might be harmful. I get very spaced on cod liver oil. I have had two bad experiences with all of these compounds. Soy Lecithin disturbed my sleep as it also did with my brother(PTSD, but no meds)
Your reaction is more important than reading about it, ya know? Maybe their list of recommended substances and those to avoid will help you plan your next step, but you still have to test it out.
> If a person takes zinc do you have to be careful of copper depletion?Yes. Zinc blocks copper uptake. Zinc for five days, copper for two, would absolutely cover it. But, with the high number of homes with copper pipes, I don't know whether supplemental copper is necessary. I'll come back to you on that.
> Do you think a hair analysis shows anything?I haven't made up my mind on that, whether it's substantial evidence of anything, all on its own.
> Primrose oil was listed as benefical and I am interested. I need to see what this does.Primrose, borage, and blackcurrant seed oil, all have good concentrations of gamma-linolenic acid. It has anti-inflammatory effects, particularly if the diet is already well supplied with fish oil or flax oil.
>How much extra B-6 can a person take and is it ok to take it alone?
If you also take a B-complex, you can probably use as much as you want (within reason). B-6 neuropathy occurs only if you're taking grams of it every day, for a long time, years.
> As always...THANK YOU and I am glad to hear you haven't crashed. Sounds like you have a good combo going. Do you have an institute like Pfeiffer in Canada? Happy Monday to you
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> JohnjIf there is a Pfeiffer-style place around, I couldn't afford it. I'm my own Pfeiffer, I guess.
Fingers crossed on the anti-crash program.
Take care,
Lar
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