supplements

[orthomolecular]

Excellent point, Claire. Nothing is ever black or white.

 

I have often wondered what a high histamine woman does when she either gets pregnant or is trying to conceive. I have thought that the fetus would need some folic acid but too much might cause problems for either mother or the fetus. But, I guess like anything else in life it is not always so simplistic.

 

Have you considered trying some lipase for your high cholesterol? I have read that it can breakdown the sticky fat deposits in the bloodstream too. This would mean using lipase on an empty stomach rather than taking with food.

 

I am the opposite of you. I like to push the envelope on the doses I take. I find, especially with zinc, if I take too much I will find out soon enough because it will make me throw up. Most nutrients can cause vomitting at higher doses, and when that happens I just start the process over again, after taking a short break. I think it is all about "tweaking" the dose to your exact needs. But if I have any little symptom that persists then I want to figure out what I am missing. Sometimes it may be the dose is too low or something else, like an amino acid or the enzymes. But I like to push the envelope so I know I am getting everything I need. But, I guess, when you are really treating someone else, and that person is a child, you may be more inclined to be cautious. But I don't have to be cautious with myself.

[Claire]

Hi Ortho,

 

You are right about the child/adult disparity in determining vitamin levels. When I try things, I can tell my body's reaction and adjust. My son would never tell me or perhaps even pay attention. So I have to be extra cautious.

 

I haven't heard of lipase and cholesterol. My quick google search didn't bring any useful info...do you happen to have a link? Don't worry if you don't.I just starting EDTA chelation for lead and it uses a phospholipid transfer mechanism, which is also supposed to lower cholesterol. I want to quickly get a 'before' picture.

 

I have been successful so far in managing my cholesterol through weight control, diet, exercise and supplements. My HDL (the good one) is extraordinarily high (60 minutes of aerobics each day and I take resveratrol), so my ratio is good, and I manage to keep my LDL in the normal range (soluble fiber too). But every year I recheck it, so I do need to keep up with things! I don't do plant esterols, cuz I don't know the long term impact.

 

Claire