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Posted 9/24/2014 9:06 PM (GMT 0)
I just got my initial results yesterday, and I've been too tired to do much with it.

But I am homozygous for A1298C, so that's a problem. I also saw that I am supposed to avoid milk thistle and curcumin. Great. I've been taking those for months!

I am already taking ProThera's Methyl Balance B Vitamin/TMG (betaine) supplement. Anything else I should do for that?

I am a slow caffeine metabolizer. That's ok, since I stopped caffeine anyway. I also metabolize some drugs slowly. I have to look more into this. I'm more likely to have liver damage from alcohol, so a good reason not to start drinking. I'm more likely to have fatty liver, and I do.

So much information!
Posted 9/24/2014 9:52 PM (GMT 0)
How much does the test cost?
Posted 9/24/2014 10:17 PM (GMT 0)
Promethease ($5) and genetic genie (free).
Posted 9/24/2014 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
It's a lot of info and my brain isn't working the best right now. But it's all very interesting.
Posted 9/24/2014 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
What told you to avoid milk thistle?
Posted 9/25/2014 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
Promethease
Posted 9/25/2014 1:26 AM (GMT 0)
Found the reason. Milk thistle has sulfur, and that is a problem with CBS mutations. Amy Yasko says it has benefits, but be careful wupith dose if you have certain CBS SNPs.
Posted 9/25/2014 5:00 AM (GMT 0)
Oh oh. I guess I'd better stop Milk Thistle as well.

I seem to be sensitive to Sulfur. So glad you posted those websites!

Now, I'm thinking I might give 23andme a try after all.

Is Dr. F. knowledgeable about these things?

Thanks, Margaret
Posted 9/25/2014 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
does it test for HLA mutation?
Posted 9/25/2014 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
There are a bunch of HLA SNPs, including one it says is used by Dr. shoemaker, but I'm not sure you can get what you need for mold from it. But I'm not sure yet. It's very complicated. The only easy app I've found is genetic genie for MTHFR. I'm very clear on what problems I have there, if not what to do about them...
Posted 9/26/2014 12:09 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you! That is what I was looking for. The. HLA mutation will tell you if you can detox the mold.
Posted 9/26/2014 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
Dr. F told me to do it, but she hasn't seen my results yet.
Posted 9/27/2014 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry, it was Nutrahacker that told me to avoid milk thistle and curcumin.
Posted 9/28/2014 12:43 AM (GMT 0)
Artichoke (globe, not Jerusalem) is a good substitute for Milk Thistle if you have fatty liver & can't handle the sulfur...

See www.dramyyasko.com/resources/autism-pathways-to-recovery for the protocol for all methylation SNP's.

Personal experience with the CBS mutation:

Molybdenum, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B12 (hydroxy or methyl, depending on your COMT & VDR status), & iron (only if deficient) are helpful for supporting the sulfur processing that is overloaded with the CBS mutation.

If I get exposed to too much sulfur, I take extra Vitamin B12 & Molybdenum to help compensate.

Also, those with CBS & MTHFR A1298C variants need help with ammonia (which is a Lyme toxin). I've got both, so I find help from a small amount of Yucca Root taken daily. Dr. Yasko also recommends charcoal + magnesium flushes weekly to clear excess ammonia. Instructions are in Chapter 6 at the above link.
Posted 9/28/2014 1:26 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Razzle! I'm A1298C, VDR-Taq, and MOA-A homozygous. Heterozygous for COMT and CBS 699T. Gets complicated!
Posted 9/28/2014 4:24 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, it does get complicated!

So you'd need to address the CBS 699T first, and then you can work on the others.

Chapter 6 at the link I posted has the protocol for CBS, as well as the others. Be sure to read through it several times before trying to implement it...and you also need to read the previous chapters for background and info on how to implement the basic methylation support protocol (for all SNP's).

Don't have to purchase her specific supplements, if you can find less expensive similar products elsewhere (which is what I'm doing).
Posted 9/28/2014 5:59 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so very much for posting that site, Razzle!! It has prompted me to finally sit and read about this - and I'm amazed at what I'm reading and I'm not sure why people aren't shouting this from the rooftops yet! Methylation issues are huge!

I'm allergic to MSG (and a few other things)- an excitotoxin. "Excitotoxins in food overexcite the neurons to the point where they become inflamed and begin firing so rapidly they become completely exhausted or die."

It would make perfect sense then as to why I have intestinal issues with MSG!! Looks like I finally stopped to read something that may improve my chances of improving my health a great deal!
Posted 9/28/2014 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
Have you done the genetic test Traveler?
Posted 9/28/2014 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
Nope! Goofy of me, but money is tight since hubby is on disability and I haven't been able to work since the '80's. Wasn't convinced that it was that important since I had been able to find ways to get my body to detox - but now that I'm reading those chapters that Razzle linked to, I'm thinking I sold myself short!
Posted 9/28/2014 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
Razzle, have you seen this website? www.knowyourgenetics.com

It's great!
Posted 9/28/2014 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
Oh goodie - it's back up! It was "under construction" for a while last time I checked it...thanks!
Posted 1/31/2015 8:06 AM (GMT 0)
Did anyone pay anything for Nutrahackers? I think they might literally be hackers (scammers)? Someone please tell me I'm wrong?

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