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Posted 8/28/2020 2:09 PM (GMT 0)
Every time I take something supposedly supportive such as glutathione NAC alpha lipoic and the list is long. My body freaks out and create significant anxiety. Is this an in balance in the gut or screwed up adrenal system.

Seem to go down a pathway and up to glutamate, causes a hyperactive response. Anxiety and feelings of MCAS.

Glycine and anything that should turn into GABA Does that to me too.

Thanks
Posted 8/29/2020 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
You might have a cbs mutation that causes sensitivity to otherwise good supps like ala, nac, glutathione.
Posted 8/29/2020 9:38 AM (GMT 0)
NAC causes me a herx like reaction - but acc to Buhner it is also anti-microbial for Bart and maybe Mycoplasma too - so that's what I have typically put it down to.

I have less of a reaction to ALA - but think i have mild reactions to both this and Glutathione.

but my levels of Glutathione when tested were on the floor - so I suspect this is something to do with replenishing those supplies and affecting the redox / detox balances.

I find many f the things that are supposed to be helpful do this to me also - but that if i build up slowly I can tolerate them much better and seem to move forward.

many here seem to report very similar experiences - its just that when you read "take xxxmg of YY" - its easy to assume its appropriate to jump straight in at that dose and it should be fine - but that is not what works best for many of us.
Posted 8/29/2020 11:21 AM (GMT 0)
NAC & ALA are antimicrobials
Posted 8/29/2020 2:09 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you, maybe the added glutathione gives the system that much more room to take on more burden.
Posted 8/30/2020 1:15 PM (GMT 0)
Glutathione, NAC, and ALA all move toxins. You may be reacting to the moving of toxins out of organs or tissue.

All 3 substances are very helpful for detoxing, but you need to go slowly and understand what each is like before taking all 3 together.

Liposomal glutathione (like Readisorb) is very helpful for those with depleted glutathione, which most with Lyme and probably all with mold are. I get the impression that most mold doctors see it as essential for detoxing mold.

My CIRS doctor started me out with 3 tsp of Readisorb first thing in the morning. I continued that dose for years and later reduced to 2 tsp. I would take enough to feel the effects of toxins but at a level you can tolerate.

Docs often offer glutathione IV’s. I refused those, as I felt my body would not tolerate that.

NAC is a precursor to glutathione. I started NAC a couple months after starting glutathione. I started with 600mg dose. Got a headache after the first dose. Got nauseous and hysterical after the 2nd dose. Stopped and restarted at one 600mg dose per day for about a week or two. Helped clear my head and improve cognitive function. Increased to 2 doses per day. I have now been on 1,200 mg 2x day for years.

ALA is also a precursor for glutathione that some (Buhner and my current doc) like better than NAC. Andy Cutler warns that ALA taken the way docs recommend can cause serious damage to mercury toxic people and those with amalgams. I had amalgams and tried it anyway and had some strange symptoms occur that went away when I stopped ALA and returned when I took ALA again. If no amalgams and no suspected mercury issues, then ALA is worth a try. I would start with a low dose like 100 mg, not the high dose stuff.

With anything, start one supplement at a time and start at a low dose.

FWIW, I never tested for heavy metals, but I assume mercury issues as I had a mouthful of amalgams since my teens. Had them all safely replaced 3 years ago. I would not be surprised if heavy metal issues are holding me back and making me prone to mold.

Post Edited (WalkingbyFaith) : 8/30/2020 7:20:15 AM (GMT-6)

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