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Hi everyone,
I am relatively new to the board having joined a few months ago, however have mainly used the board for information in the past.
Recently I had the acumen test and based upon my results my nutritionist suggested what seems like a methylation protocol i.e. Multi, B12 and Methyl Folate. I had previously implemented a similar protocol and noticed the following:
1. Slight improvement in mood and outlook which fades after a few weeks
2. Slightly less fatigue which also fades after a few weeks
However I didn't really experience any methylation 'start up effects', which I had seen being reported on PR. I have now re-started the protocol in the last week again and do not feel any methylation start up symptoms (may be speaking too soon.....).
I am currently taking:
- Multi-vitamin and mineral protein shake from Seeking Health (with 400 mcg of folinic acid)
- 1,000 mcg (1ml) Methyl B12 injection - 3/4x week
- 5,000 mcg L-MTHF (daily sublingual)
My thinking is that in the absence of 'start up' symptoms that maybe I do not need the methylation protocol?
My Acumen tests results seem to indicate the reverse i.e. 'Very low enzyme activity' on my MnSOD2 gene studies, which would seem to indicate oxidative stress. Unfortunately my nutritionist did not order the test for Glutathione levels. However a previous organic acid test showed very low glutathione levels.
The tests also indicated very low levels of Magnesium, Manganese and NAD(B3). As a result of the test, I have also started introducing in Mitochondrial supplements incl:
- B complex (active forms of B's)
- B3 (Niacin - 500 mg)
- B5 (Pantethine 450mg)
- B6 (P5P - 50mg)
- Ubiquinol (200mg 2x day)
- Acetyl-L Carnitine (1g 1x day, with the hope to slowly incr to 1g 2x day)
- D-ribose (2g 1x day, with the hope to slowly incr to 5g 2x day) - **I am really struggling with the D-Ribose and get headaches if I try and take larger doses than 2g currently.
- Fish Oil (EPA/DHA) - 1 tablespoon 2x day
- Borage Oil (GLA) - 1/4 teaspoon day
- D3 (with K2) - 5,000 mg day
- Ionic Minerals - 2 small capfuls in my water bottle which I drink throughout the day
- Ionic Magnesium - 400 mg day/ Transdermal Magnesium @ 20 sprays a day
- Manganese drops - 5mg day (as indicated by low levels of Mn from Acumen test)
I am also looking to add in some liposomal Vitamin C and liposomal Glutathione to support my adrenals and liver.
I want to limit my supplements to those which are absolutely necessary, so as not to overload my system as well as for cost. I know the B12 is great in any case for general help and reducing any oxidative stress on the body, however just want to make sure I am not doing more harm than good taking the Methyl Folate as I have read so many instances on PR where this has created undesirable effects for people?
Many thanks
GoodVibes
I am relatively new to the board having joined a few months ago, however have mainly used the board for information in the past.
Recently I had the acumen test and based upon my results my nutritionist suggested what seems like a methylation protocol i.e. Multi, B12 and Methyl Folate. I had previously implemented a similar protocol and noticed the following:
1. Slight improvement in mood and outlook which fades after a few weeks
2. Slightly less fatigue which also fades after a few weeks
However I didn't really experience any methylation 'start up effects', which I had seen being reported on PR. I have now re-started the protocol in the last week again and do not feel any methylation start up symptoms (may be speaking too soon.....).
I am currently taking:
- Multi-vitamin and mineral protein shake from Seeking Health (with 400 mcg of folinic acid)
- 1,000 mcg (1ml) Methyl B12 injection - 3/4x week
- 5,000 mcg L-MTHF (daily sublingual)
My thinking is that in the absence of 'start up' symptoms that maybe I do not need the methylation protocol?
My Acumen tests results seem to indicate the reverse i.e. 'Very low enzyme activity' on my MnSOD2 gene studies, which would seem to indicate oxidative stress. Unfortunately my nutritionist did not order the test for Glutathione levels. However a previous organic acid test showed very low glutathione levels.
The tests also indicated very low levels of Magnesium, Manganese and NAD(B3). As a result of the test, I have also started introducing in Mitochondrial supplements incl:
- B complex (active forms of B's)
- B3 (Niacin - 500 mg)
- B5 (Pantethine 450mg)
- B6 (P5P - 50mg)
- Ubiquinol (200mg 2x day)
- Acetyl-L Carnitine (1g 1x day, with the hope to slowly incr to 1g 2x day)
- D-ribose (2g 1x day, with the hope to slowly incr to 5g 2x day) - **I am really struggling with the D-Ribose and get headaches if I try and take larger doses than 2g currently.
- Fish Oil (EPA/DHA) - 1 tablespoon 2x day
- Borage Oil (GLA) - 1/4 teaspoon day
- D3 (with K2) - 5,000 mg day
- Ionic Minerals - 2 small capfuls in my water bottle which I drink throughout the day
- Ionic Magnesium - 400 mg day/ Transdermal Magnesium @ 20 sprays a day
- Manganese drops - 5mg day (as indicated by low levels of Mn from Acumen test)
I am also looking to add in some liposomal Vitamin C and liposomal Glutathione to support my adrenals and liver.
I want to limit my supplements to those which are absolutely necessary, so as not to overload my system as well as for cost. I know the B12 is great in any case for general help and reducing any oxidative stress on the body, however just want to make sure I am not doing more harm than good taking the Methyl Folate as I have read so many instances on PR where this has created undesirable effects for people?
Many thanks
GoodVibes
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